Orem Library

A fourteen-year-old Eskimo boy who feels assailed by the modernity of his life, takes a 1400-mile journey by dog sled seeking his own "song" of himself.

A litle dog gets lost and learns to find his way home again.

Meet the most extraordinary dogs in the world in this illustrated book of mini-profiles, from the first cloned pup to canine war heroes and beyond. Dive into the exciting stories of 30 of the most amazing pooches in history with animal rights activist Kimberlie Hamilton. Alongside colorful illustrations, Daring Dogs tells the incredible stories of Smoky, a four-pound Yorkie who served in World War II; Laika, the first dog to launch into space; and...

Hondo the dog gets to go to the beach and play while Fabian the cat spends the day at home.

Describes the job scat-detection dogs do, what makes a good scat-detection dog, and the places they work.

If you were unable to see, how would you know when it's safe to cross a street? How would you safely go up and down stairs? You would rely on your seeing-eye dog. In this introduction to these special canines, readers learn how the dogs are trained, the amazing things they can do, and the kinds of decisions they must make to ensure their handler's safety.

"Engaging images accompany information about service dogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Introduces dogs that assist people with physical disabilities and illnesses live independent lives, including hearing and sight impairments, mental health illnesses, and people who use wheelchairs. --Publisher's description.

Although Cora has become too old to haul a sled with the other dogs, she progves she can still help the family bring in the Christmas tree from the forest.

Provides a basic introduction to the physical characteristics, breeds, history, and behavior of dogs.