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A sled dog races through Alaska to deliver life-saving medicine.
A boy races to save his farm, facing an undefeated rival in a high-stakes dogsled race.
Survive wild adventures that inspired unforgettable stories.
A service dog trained for glory faces his toughest assignment yet: middle school.
Discover how dogs became our protectors, helpers, and family over 50,000 years.
A guide dog faces a new challenge: caring for a clumsy man who needs her more than her trainer did.
A book about the history and abilities of dogs, including their role in search and rescue, guiding the blind, and detecting diseases.
A young girl and her family go on a skiing vacation in Vermont and meet a lost puppy who needs a home.
Two siblings travel back in time to 1925 Alaska to help deliver medicine during a diphtheria outbreak
A three-legged dachshund discovers his true purpose as a therapy dog.
Illustrated read-alouds about working animals for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A girl and her service dog find a new path together.
A stray dog becomes a mail guardian, embarking on adventures across the U.S. and beyond.
A determined sled dog defies the rules to rejoin her team in a grueling race.
Discover what happened to Balto after his heroic journey and fame faded away.
Embark on a thrilling sled ride through moonlit woods.
Two sled dogs defy separation to reunite during a crucial race.
A ranch dog's work is never done, especially when bacon's involved.
Meet the big, strong dogs built to be lifeguards.
Meet a Dalmatian who lives and works alongside the firefighters at a busy firehouse.
How do dogs greet each other, and why do some bury their toys? A first look at how dogs live, grow and behave.
A thrilling race awaits. Who will be ready?
Uncover 100 intriguing facts about dogs and puppies.
Longer stories about working animals for developing and independent readers.
A forgotten sled dog defies danger to save a town from an epidemic.
A trip to town turns chaotic when Drover vanishes. Can Hank find him in time?
Lost in the Alaskan wilderness, survival depends on a young dogsled racer and a mysterious boy.
Explore the thrilling world of extreme sports with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.
A magical sled race offers one wish, but can sixty-six pugs win it all?
A race through the Arctic tests Dev's resolve and friendships.
A sled dog races against time and a blizzard to save a town from an epidemic.
A solo journey leads to unexpected challenges and friendships.
Mysterious lights and a break-in at a guide dog school spark an investigation.
A teen embarks on a journey with sled dogs to discover his true self.
A young girl and her runt puppy aim for sled dog glory in Alaska.
A girl with seizures gets a service dog, and the two must learn to work as a team.
