Top dogs : true stories of canines that made history / Elizabeth MacLeod.

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    • Abstract:
      Summary: "True stories about dogs whose actions influenced the course of history, including the first seeing-eye dog, search and rescue dogs, and military dogs"-- Provided by publisher.
    • Content Notes:
      Introduction: paw prints through history -- Seaman the Newfoundland: Lewis and Clark's expedition across the United States, 1804-1806 -- Lion dogs: China's Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901 -- Combat canine: World War I's brave dog soldier, 1914-1918 -- Togo & Balto: lifesaving sled-dog run in Alaska, 1925 -- A real Buddy: America's first guide dog, 1928 -- Military guard dogs: World War II's dogs for defense, 1939-1945 -- Sniffer dog saves the day: airplane explosion prevented, 1972 -- Search and rescue dogs: terrorist attacks, Sept. 11, 2001 -- Time line -- Places to visit.
    • Notes:
      Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-98) and index.
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    • Other Titles:
      True stories of canines that made history.
    • ISBN:
      9781554519071 :
      9781554519064 (pbk.)
    • Accession Number:
      960097246
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.1009232