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Dogs on Duty introduces beginning book explorers to different kinds of working dogs, including herding dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs, and even service dogs. Learn about the duties and responsibilities of these dogs as well as the special skills they are trained to do with this fun series! Supplementary text reinforces the specific kinds of duties these dogs perform.

Dogs have many abilities, along with being super cute–they have great noses that can sniff out smells that humans can’t!

Dogs are amazing creatures with amazing bodies! Discover how fur protects their delicate skin, and which body parts gives them balance. Did you know dogs can wiggle their ears in many directions? Learn more facts about dogs and how their unique anatomy is different from other animals.

Yo learns about foods that are poisonous for dogs to eat. Yo and her grandfather learn what the most dangerous human food is for dogs using their computer. How many types of food will Yo and her grandfather find to keep Lips safe?

Did you know that dogs have been helping humans for thousands of years? They have done a lot of different jobs to help us, even today! Dogs are more than just pets. They help police officers, people with disabilities, farmers, and even sick people. Have you ever met a dog that does one of these jobs?

Have you ever wished you could speak to your dog? If you pay attention, you'll realize they actually speak to us all the time! Learn about the different noises and behaviors dogs use to communicate. The next time your dog "talks" to you, will you be able to understand him?

Dana is going to the dog park! Meet all of the dogs that are at the park and what makes them special. Do you know the different breeds that are at the park? Help Dana find them!

All of our pet dogs today have evolved from wild wolves. Humans began to tame wolves and then select their friendliest pups for keeping. Gradually, people learned how choose some dogs and breed them to do different jobs.

Enrico es un perro que vive con su dueño, el señor Rossi. Una mañana, cuando éste sale al balcón lo encuentra lleno de cosas tiradas y no comprende qué pudo haber sucedido. Pero Enrico, sí parece darse cuenta por qué tanto desorden y por qué todos lo miran con tanto enojo...

You say you like dogs? Want to learn a few secrets of Dog Talk?

Tyler's grandma is deaf, so she gets Happy, a specially trained dog who hears for her.

A grumpy little boy is cheered up by his babysitter, who teaches him the different ways in which dogs and people handle being too hot.

One stray dog. One loving family. One cold winter's night. One Christmas miracle. It was two weeks before Christmas, and a stray dog wandered alone in the snow. When she discovered an open front door, she stepped inside with a hopeful heart, wondering what she would find.

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.