Water Rescue Dogs
From the Series Dog Heroes
The rough current had carried Elizabeth’s boat past the island where she lived. She was lost! Then, through the roaring wind, she heard a high, squeaky bark. It was Ursa, her dog. He was coming to rescue her. Told in a gripping narrative style, Water Rescue Dogs will introduce readers to dogs who have been expertly trained to rescue people from floods, boating accidents, and other water-related disasters. Readers will journey with the dogs as they go from training school to the first day on the job. Vivid, full-color photographs and gripping stories of amazing rescues are guaranteed to entertain students.
Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
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Reading Level | Grade 3 |
Category | Hi-Lo, Nonfiction |
Subject | Animals |
Copyright | 2006 |
Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
Imprint | Bearport Books |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 2005-08-01 |
Reading Counts! Level | 4.7 |
Reading Counts! Quiz | Q45191 |
Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
BISACS | JNF003060 |
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Dewey | 636.7'088'6 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
Lexile | 770 |
Guided Reading Level | N |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.2 |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 100805 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Awards
- 2006 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award