Animal Control Officers to the Rescue (The Work of Heroes: First Responders in Action)

Goldish, Meish

ISBN 10: 1617727474 ISBN 13: 9781617727474

Publisher: Bearport Books, 2013

Synopsis

From rescuing six baby wild turkeys at the bottom of a storm drain to capturing a ten-foot-long (3-m) boa constrictor slithering through a Florida neighborhood, animal control officers are devoted to protecting animals and ensuring the safety of people.
In this gripping book, young readers will meet the fearless animal control officers who share a selfless dedication to helping animals that are trapped, abandoned, or abused. Through action-packed stories, including the heart-pounding rescue of a black lab from an icy pond, young readers will learn how these everyday heroes use their quick thinking and expert skills to come to the aid of an animal at a moment's notice. In addition, readers will get an inside look at how animal control officers prepare for their job so that they are always ready to help and protect animals and people. Large, full-color photos and dramatic real-life stories will keep kids turning the pages to learn more.

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Reviews

There are more animal series out there than you can shake a stick insect at. But these new titles in The Work of Heroes: First Responders in Action series offer a fresh angle on human-wildlife interaction. Animal Control Officers to the Rescue begins with a story that went viral in 2008: Porter, a Labrador, fell through pond ice, and his tense, drawn-out rescue was captured on video. Once readers catch their breath, they’ll learn about the wild, varied careers of such responders, from helping abused animals and patrolling the streets for strays to capturing dangerous creatures, many of which could have rabies. Though one story details a pit bull attack on an officer, the tone is generally nonthreatening, and the photographs (like a beaver held by its tail from a snare pole) are great. The books bolster their intrinsic interest with action photos, a fine mix of anecdotes and hard info, constant fact boxes, and wonderful closing spreads detailing the tools of the trade. High-interest material, well handled. Grades 3-5. --Daniel Kraus

Edition details

• Publisher: Bearport Books
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1617727474
• ISBN 13: 9781617727474
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32