Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Animals - Dogs

Gary Paulsen, three-time Newbery Honor author, is no stranger to adventure. He has flown off the back of a dogsled and down a frozen waterfall to near disaster, and waited for a giant bear to seal his fate with one slap of a claw. He has led a team of sled dogs toward the Alaskan Mountain Range in an Iditarod -- the grueling, 1,180-mile dogsled race -- hallucinating from lack of sleep, but he determined to finish.

Here, in vivid detail, Paulsen recounts several of the remarkable experiences that shaped his life and inspired his award-winning...

During Hurricane Katrina, evacuating New Orleans residents were forced to leave their pets behind. Bobbi the dog was initially chained to keep her safe, but after her owners failed to return, she had to break free. For months, Bobbi wandered the city's ravaged streets-dragging her chain behind her-followed by her feline companion, Bob Cat. After months of hunger and struggle, the Two Bobbies were finally rescued by a construction worker helping to rebuild the city. When he brought them to a shelter, volunteers made an amazing discovery about the devoted friends-Bob Cat was actually blind ...

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Ella the doggy loves the season of winter - especially because she lives in Minnesota

In states that get cold like Minnesota does, people have to dress up to stay warm outside, but not Ella Ella is a dog called a Husky and Huskies can play outside for a long time without getting cold because their fur keeps them warm.
In "Doggy's Minnesota Winter," ("Ella the Doggy" book series), you will find Ella taking long walks in the deep, white snow, watching children build a snowman and playing games outside with the children.

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Be aware Sharing this book with children may save lives and be very enjoyable no matter how many times it is read and practiced. Fire Dog Bailey's Kid's Book of Fire Safety shares six vital fire-safety lessons (with practice exercises) for kids of all ages.

Bailey, a big, furry Golden Retriever, worked with author Harry Martin and their firefighter friends, teaching hundreds of children these important lessons in assemblies, classrooms and fire stations. Join Bailey in these heart-warming and life saving lessons with your loved ones.

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