"In this book, young readers learn about search-and-rescue dogs."--

A human family prepares their home for Sophie, their new dog companion, in a picture book guide for young prospective pet owners that introduces dog-related topics ranging from food and training to walks and dog shows.

"In Search and Rescue Dogs, beginning readers will learn about dogs that work after natural disasters and in the wilderness to find and save missing people. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to dogs' gear, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about...

Readers will follow the tracks of high energy search-and-rescue animals working hard to help.

Look inside to learn how K-9 cops and their dog partners stay calm, think quickly, and act fast to address serious situations in which people or animals are lost or in danger. Go behind the scenes to see how these everyday heroes train for a wide variety of emergency rescues so they are ready to help day or night.

"On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked two planes and crashed them into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Shortly after the towers fell, rescuers rushed in to search for survivors. To help out, they brought along hundreds of highly trained search-and-rescue dogs. Climbing over mounds of twisted metal and sharp steel beams, these heroic dogs made up the largest canine rescue operation in U.S. history. Look inside to find...