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In January 1925, many people in Nome, Alaska, and the surrounding area were sick and dying from an outbreak of diphtheria. A supply of medicine was found but there was one problem—it was hundreds of miles away. The only way to get it to Nome was by dogsled.

Woof! Woof! Dogs make fun pets. Some are tiny and some are tall. Some have curly hair and others have straight hair. Young listeners will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet dogs, and discover why these playful pals make amazing pets.

Why do dogs bark? Do they get lonely? These questions and more are answered in this fun and engaging book for young listeners.

They say a dog is a man's best friend. Well, while this may partly be true, the unfortunate part about our friendship with our dogs is really wanting. Let me ask you this simple question; how much do you know about dogs? If you really are someone's friend, you probably would do everything possible to know as much about them as is practically possible. If you've been a dog owner for some time, you can bet that your dog knows a lot about you than you probably may think.

Few people get to meet their dogs on the dog’s actual first birthday. Most of us missed the day our puppy opened her eyes, the first sweet sounds she made, or watching her learn to walk, bark, and play with her siblings. But the dog scientist Alexandra Horowitz got to. She met a litter of newborn pups, and traces their journey through their first year of life.

Did you know all dogs have a different nose print? Have you wondered how many breeds of dogs there are? Young listeners will learn about dog's senses, behavior, life cycle, and more in this fact-filled book.

Calling all golden retriever lovers! Ever wondered about a golden retriever's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a golden retriever?

Calling all French bulldog lovers! Ever wondered about a French bulldog's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a French bulldog?

Calling all corgi lovers! Ever wondered about a corgi's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a corgi?

Calling all beagle lovers! Ever wondered about a beagle's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a beagle?

Calling all German shepherd lovers! Ever wondered about a German shepherd's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a German shepherd?

Calling all Labrador retriever lovers! Ever wondered about a Labrador retriever's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a Labrador retriever?

Meet Boomer, the Golden Retriever who left an indelible mark on the lives he touched. From his delightful adventures in a quaint village to his cherished mascot and TV celebrity role, this true story is a heartwarming tribute to the life story of an extraordinary dog and the love he inspired.

Dogs has been around for millions of years. They come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and personalities. A dog can be calming, very comforting, and a loyal friend. That’s why dogs are called “man’s best friend”.

Even a monarch needs a best friend and Queen Elizabeth II found one in a corgi pup she named Susan. From princesshood to queendom the pair forged an unbreakable bond, with Susan even participating in Elizabeth’s wedding day and joining her on honeymoon with Prince Philip. Over the course of her remarkable seventy-year reign the Queen had more than thirty corgi companions, and almost all were direct descendants of her cherished Susan.

This set of pups introduces listeners to each dog breed from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Each title describes what the dog looks like, includes a brief history on why and when it was bred, and covers its common personality traits and needs. Young listeners will love the simple, easy-to-understand text and beautiful full-color photographs!

The Rottweiler puppy was a gift offered to my Grandfather to replace his long-time farm dog who had died. All farms need a herding dog, a guard dog, and a loving pet, and it is rare to have all these qualities in one dog which made the loss of his dog personally tragic and devastating to the function of the farm business he owned. In upstate New York back in the 1960's, owning a Rottweiler as a pet was unheard of because of their horrible reputation of being vicious and dangerous and only good for junkyard guard dogs.

You know how sometimes, you have a dog, and one day you find out he’s secretly a genius who understands things like rocket science and speaks perfect English? No? Well....this is that story! The story of Tom and his most interesting friend, Pip the Space Dog, who prefers the sweet smell of adventure instead of sniffing other dogs. As you can imagine, they get up to all sorts of fun, from setting the first paws on the moon to meeting Santa.

Ein aufregendes Abenteuer mit einem pfiffigen Helden! Eigentlich ist sich Jean-Paul sicher, dass er diese Wette gegen seinen Freund Enno gewinnen wird: In spätestens 30 Tagen muss er seine Eltern dazu überredet haben, dass er einen Hund als Haustier haben darf. Doch so einfach, wie Jean-Paul sich das vorgestellt hat, ist die ganze Sache auf einmal doch nicht.