A Dog's Gotta Do What a Dog's Gotta Do: Dogs at Work

By Marilyn Singer

Book Overview

A fascinating look at the work that dogs do, from herding sheep to rescuing lost and injured people. One day last year Gus caught a burglar. Bruno saved a man from drowning. Abby cheered up sick children at a hospital. Max starred in a movie. Hard-working people? No. Hard-working dogs! Every dog is born with the ability to do a particular job. Centuries ago, people recognized these natural talents and began using dogs to help them with a variety of chores. Whether hunting and pulling sleds or performing before royalty, these beloved animals have been important workers as well as faithful friends. Best-selling author Marilyn Singer gives young readers an exciting introduction to the many kinds of work that dogs do. This is the ultimate dog book -- a thrilling combination of natural history and the true tales of canine heroes who were just doing their jobs.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080506074X
• ISBN13: 9780805060744
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.5" x 6.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Dogs At Work

Great book about dogs and the job they do. Author of "Hobo Finds A Home"