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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack"...
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Boxcar children volume 35
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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The Alden children suspect someone of trying to sabotage the local dog show.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"A stray dog named Rags befriends a U.S. soldier in Paris, France, during WWI. Rags traveled with the troops carrying messages from the front line to the back. His loyalty kept him by his owner's side until Sergeant Donovan died at the base hospital in Chicago"--
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Boxcar children volume 119
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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When they take their dog, Watch, for obedience training, the Alden children discover that some of the dogs in the class have vanished and decide to try to solve the mystery of their disappearance.
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Boxcar children volume 53
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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When they help out at a guide dog training school, the Alden children meet several people who seem obsessed with a particular dog named Ginger.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It's Halloween, and although sharing might be okay the rest of the year, on this day Harriet's determined not to share her treats with her little brother, Walt. She is running out of places to hide her stash, and there's only one thing she can do... Hariet's hilarious-and tummy-aching-solution will delight everyone who reads this comical tale of a hard lesson learned. This 20th anniversary edition of a Halloween classic is now in a larger format.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In Military Dogs, beginning readers will learn about dogs that work in the U.S. Armed Forces to help soldiers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to dogs' gear, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about military dogs online using our safe search...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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When Justin's older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can't believe that his brother is really gone. Except there's one thing that Kyle left behind ... Max is a highly trained military canine who has always protected his fellow soldiers. But when he loses his handler and best friend, Kyle, Max is traumatized and unable to remain in the service. He is sent home to America, where the only human he connects with is Justin, and he is soon...
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Boxcar children volume 81
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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While visiting a small town in Alabama, the Aldens hear mysterious howls at midnight, leading them to wonder if an old local legend about a ghost dog is true.
11) Superstar Watch
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 121
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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The Alden children stumble upon a mystery when they enter their dog, Watch, in a contest that could lead to fame and fortune, but where things keep going wrong.
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Publisher
Walker & Co
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Documents the contributions of specially trained military dogs, profiling noteworthy canine heroes while covering of such topics as how they are trained and what happens to them when they retire.
14) A pet for Pat
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Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1984]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Wanting to know about the real man behind the sixteenth president's legendary character, a little girl learns about Lincoln's beliefs regarding universal freedom as well as lesser-known aspects of his life, from his love of Mozart and his wife's vanilla cake to his pet dog and the way he kept notes in his stovepipe hat.
18) Animals at war
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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From horses and elephants carrying armies, to dogs parachuting from planes and dolphins detecting mines, animals take part in some of the bloodiest battles in history.
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Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Gabe is a real dog who works with the United States military. He has an important job: He uses his sense of smell to find weapons before they hurt anyone. Gabe saves lives! Read his story to find out more about Gabe and what makes him a hero dog."--