When the news of the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound broke, the SEAL team member that stole the show was a highly trained canine companion. Throughout history, dogs have been key contributors to military units. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent follows man's best friend onto the battlefield, showing readers why dogs are uniquely qualified for the job at hand, how they are trained, how they contribute to missions, and what happens when they retire. With full-color photographs throughout and sidebars featuring heroic canines throughout history, Dogs on Duty provides a fascinating look at these exceptional soldiers and companions.

An amazing, true-life animal story that follows hero dogs into battle, now in paperback

About the Author
DOROTHY HINSHAW PATENT has written more than a hundred books including Saving Audie: A Pit Bull Puppy Gets a Second Chance; When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature's Balance in Yellowstone, an ALA Notable Children's Book; and The Right Dog for the Job: Ira's Path from Service Dog to Guide Dog. www.dorothyhinshawpatent.com www.inkthinktank.com

Reviews
Praise for Dogs on Duty * : *
ALA Notable Children's Book -- .
Bracing and surprising. . . [a] clear-eyed, smartly organized book. * Booklist, starred review *
This lively, bursting-with-color volume covers the life of the canine forces from puppy to MWD to retirement. . . . A sure hit with dog lovers everywhere. * Kirkus Reviews *
PRAISE FOR SAVING AUDIE * "Patent and Munoz bring to life each step of progress and show how the bandy-legged, shoe-chewing puppy grew and graduated from Canine Good Citizen and obedience classes." - SLJ, starred review "This polished photo-essay by frequent collaborators Patent and Munoz will tug at the heartstrings of readers." - Publishers Weekly "Kids who've heard about the Michael Vick case will have a natural interest in the dogs involved, and Audie's a limpid-eyed charmer with a heart-tugging tale."-BCCB


Awards
Commended for Great Lakes Great Books Award Nominee 2013 (United States) and Charlotte Award Nominee 2013 (United States) and Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee 2013 (United States). Short-listed for ALA Notable Children's Book (ALA) 2013 (United States). Long-listed for IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice 2013 (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9780802736505
Author Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Walker & Co
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Weight(grams) 242g