Ten-year-old Cali watched her new dog-walking client hop around the neighborhood. Thunder was a retired military dog—a real-life hero who had saved several lives in Afghanistan. The German shepherd only had three legs, but he moved around almost as quickly as any other dog. What did Thunder do in the Marines, and would he once again prove himself a hero? Cali was about to find out.

Is it animal magic? Or the unique DNA of the wolf? This book presents three incredible stories that will transport you into a world of canine courage, endurance, bravery, and fortitude, which can be called nothing less than miraculous. Including the true story of an Arctic "mushing" experience, by author Mary Virginia Pittman, you will never look at the husky the same way again. Their demonstration of courage and bravery beyond imagination can only be attributed to the genetically imbued spirit of the wolf! The story of the 1925 Iditarod, Race of Mercy, is told in a unique way that will allow you to feel the arctic wind on your face and the husky's warm breath and to hear the musher yell "Gee!" Animal lovers will be brought to tears, and new fans of the husky will be created for life. These are stories that are adventurous, heartwarming, and never to be forgotten.

Connie is a happy, friendly turtle. But there is something different about Connie. While other turtles, even Connies brothers and sisters, have four legs, Connie only has three legs. She hatched from her egg that way and has lived with only three legs all of her life. Connie notices from the beginning that she has difficulty keeping up with the other turtles. They are uncomfortable with her handicap, so they just leave her behind. One day, Seamoor, a snail traveling across the marsh, finds Connie crying and asks her to promise to try to do her best each day. She promisesand that decision changes her life! In this fun and heartwarming tale, a young turtle braves her disability and becomes a hero. Connie the Three-Legged Turtle lovingly teaches the importance of accepting and supporting others and looking beyond the handicaps. The Leading Edge Review

Collects stories and full-color photographs of dogs who have performed heroic actions to save the lives of humans, and describes dogs that have rescued drowning sailors, saved a family from a fire, and more.

"Get her!" the police officer shouted. Sherlock the police dog took off at full speed in the parking lot of the Hound Town Mall. The thief was about to get into her car when she saw the dog running toward her. She pushed a shopping cart directly at the German shepherd. Whoosh! Sherlock leaped right over it. Would he be able to capture the thief before she escaped?

A heartwarming story of a three-legged dog who follows his nose all over the city, out to the country, and into the arms of a new friend. One, two, three... One, two, three... Every day was a skip And a hop For Three. As a three-legged dog on his own in the big city, Three does pretty well for himself. His waggly tail keeps him fed, and he meets so many different legged creatures along the way. He's happy just the way he is, but sometimes he wonders what it'd be like to have a real home. That all changes when he wanders into the country and meets a quirky young girl and her welcoming family.

Justin is fascinated with the aged guard dog at the corner store. He names it Smokey and sneaks the dog treats. Smokey belongs to a company that supplies working dogs to local businesses. Justin is thrilled to get a job working for Smokey's company, until he learns about the mistreatment of the animals. When Justin can't shake his suspicion that someone in the company is involved in a rash of thefts, he tries to quit. But Justin knows too much, and his boss won't let him go.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In this sequel to AGGIE AND BEN, the best friends are back for more boy-and-his-dog fun. Young readers will laugh out loud at Aggie’s irrepressible antics and Ben’s determined attempts to train her. Three short chapters, just right for beginning readers, follow Aggie and Ben on their adventures in doggie training, obedience, and friendship.

A hardened old sea dog joins Magellan's journey to the Spice Island. After three ocean voyages, Leo knows not to trust anyone but himself. But in 1519 he sets sail with Magellan on a journey to find a westward route to the Spice Islands. Slowly, he begins to develop new friendships with the ship's scribe, Pigafetta, and Marco, Magellan's page. Together, the three of them experience hunger and thirst, storms and doldrums, and mutinies and hostile, violent encounters. Will they ever find safe passage? The Dog Chronicles series features fast-paced, fascinating historical fiction about working dogs, perfect for readers who love books.