Review by Booklist Review
Straightforward and easy for young readers to follow, this volume in the National Geographic Science Chapters series dedicates each of six chapters to a different job performed by a working dog. Full-color, captioned photographs of various dogs at work help reinforce the text, which includes information on guide, service, customs, herding, search-and-rescue, and other types of working dogs. A two-page profile of a specific dog performing its task accompanies most chapters and effectively elaborates on the main text. Photos showcase the dogs' sweet and obedient temperaments, and these, along with the easy vocabulary in a large font, will draw children to the book. Slightly more sophisticated words, which appear in photo captions, can help readers broaden their vocabulary. Back matter includes a glossary and a list of resources that includes Web sites and further readings. --Roger Leslie Copyright 2006 Booklist
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Review by Horn Book Review
With its friendly tone and many photographs, this easy-to-read introduction to working dogs is informative and engaging. O'Sullivan explains the jobs of guide dogs, service dogs, customs dogs, herding dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and other working canines, and introduces a specific dog from each category (""Meet Molly, Labrador""). The uncluttered design allows for easy navigation. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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