Dogs such as Angelyne, a deaf dog who can follow hand signals, and Faith, a dog who can walk upright on two legs, inspire people with their impressive adaptability. Includes facts about disabled dogs and breeds featured in book.

It was February 1925 in the Alaskan wilderness. One wrong step could mean sudden death for musher Gunnar Kaasen and his lead sled dog, Balto. The temperature had dropped to -50F. Fierce winds roared as snow pounded the sled. The blinding blizzard made it impossible to see. Waiting for the weather to change, however, wasnt an option. Fifty miles away in Nome, Alaska, dozens of the towns children were sick with diphtheria and near death. Gunnar and...

Meet Isaiah. He's one of nearly 70 golden retrievers who are sent around the county to perform a special job--to comfort and calm people after a tragedy has occurred. From meeting survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing to victims of Hurricane Sandy, these specially-trained dogs help relieve people's stress as they provide peace and comfort. Run by the Lutheran Church Charities, the comfort dog program is truly an example of the amazing ways a furry...

"In this book, readers will learn about dogs in the R.E.A.D. program."-- Provided by publisher

Introduces readers to dogs taking part in scientific and medical research.

"In this book, young readers will learn about the special dogs that assist the U.S. Military by serving as skydiving companions."-- Provided by publisher.