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1) Therapy Dogs
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The special relationship between people and dogs began thousands of years ago. Ancient peoples knew that having animals around had some psychological and emotional benefits. In the 1800s, famous nurse Florence Nightingale began to see that pets reduced anxiety in hospital patients. Today, the human-animal bond is readily apparent where therapy dogs are involved. Therapy dogs are friendly and easy-going, and specially trained to provide benefits to...
2) Dog Heroes
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Is your dog your hero? Animals are capable of doing amazing things. This book gives readers a glimpse of some of the most heroic dogs in history, and also shows how modern dogs are being trained to assist the police, military, and other organizations in performing all kinds of heroic tasks like search and rescue and other amazing life-saving jobs. These animals go through extensive training to work alongside humans to do their jobs. If you love dogs,...
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Dogs make people happier and healthier. Dogs are just downright fun, too! Dogs are our loyal companions and if you've thought about bringing one home, this book gives readers insight into all that is involved in dog ownership. From training to feeding to veterinary care, this book is a comprehensive guide to all the work that goes into owning a dog. Before you make a decision to bring home a puppy or adopt an older dog, read this book.
4) Service Dogs
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For thousands of years, dogs have been our loyal companions, providing protection, companionship, and assistance to those in need. While the modern idea of the service dog only dates to the twentieth century, service dogs have been around for many hundreds of years. Learn about some of the amazing tasks that service dogs are trained to do. From guiding the blind to providing physical assistance to those with physical disabilities, service dogs are...
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Millions of animals enter US animal shelters each year. Dogs are placed in shelters for many reasons, but through no fault of their own. Some are strays, some have been surrendered by owners, who are unable to care for the animals, and others are placed in shelters to rescue them from extreme cruelty. Most dogs brought into a shelter do make great family pets. This book helps readers understand everything that is involved in adopting a dog from a...
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More than 7 billion people live on Earth today, so making sure that the planet remains habitable and hospitable for our species is of vital importance. Yet, many scientists are concerned that human activity-from water and air pollution to the emission of greenhouse gases that affect the climate-threatens the stability of the environment. This book examines differing viewpoints on how to best protect our environment and utilize the earth's natural...
7) Immigration
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For nearly 250 years, the United States has been a place of refuge for immigrants from war-torn or poverty stricken countries in order to create better lives for themselves and their families. The history of American immigration shows that these people and their descendants have contributed greatly to American society. However, immigrant groups have often had to overcome hostility and distrust as they assimilated into the United States. This book...
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