Dogs on the Case Search Dogs who help save lives and enforce the law

Curtis, P

ISBN 10: 0525672745 / ISBN 13: 9780525672746

Published by E P Dutton / Lodestar, New York, 1989

About this Item

8vo A good copy with slight discolourtion to cover top and tail edges. In cream dw with some shelf wear, creasing to top and tail edges, slight sunning to spine. Immediate despatch from the UK.

Seller Inventory # AB4359

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dogs on the Case Search Dogs who help save lives and enforce the law
• Publisher: E P Dutton / Lodestar, New York
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0525672745
• ISBN 13: 9780525672746
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: G+
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

Discusses dogs that are trained to use their scenting ability to locate drugs, explosives, missing persons, agricultural products, or other substances. Includes a directory of search-and-rescue dog organizations.

Reviews

Grade 4 Up-- Because of the dog's amazing nose, this intelligent animal can be trained to detect and find illegal drugs, explosives, hazardous chemicals, criminal evidence, lost children, disaster victims, and prison escapees. The handlers who work with these dogs go through a rigorous training program, and the way in which highly trained dogs and their skilled handlers work together is impressive. Curtis and Cupp give young readers an exciting look at the lives of search dogs. Easy to read but never condescending, the writing is always to the point yet detailed enough to be informative. The black-and-white photographs are aptly captioned and add significantly to the text. A directory of search and rescue dog organizations at the end of the book illustrates the widespread use of dogs to save lives. --Wendy Dellett, formerly at Dumbarton Oaks Byzantine Library, Washington, DC
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