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Detection Dogs

Detection Dogs

by Mattern, Joanne

ISBN: 9798892600446

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What’s that smell? For specially trained detection dogs, it could be the scent of dangerous drugs, a bomb, or even a deadly disease! Detection dogs use their amazing sense of smell to find drug smugglers and sniff out dangerous weapons and explosives before they can harm anyone. For the dogs, it’s all a fun day at work! Discover how canine heroes use their special noses to save lives every day in Detection Dogs, part of the Dogs on the Case series.

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  • Copyright: 2025
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Elementary
    • Middle

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 3
    • Grade 4

  • Book Features:

    • About the Author
    • Comprehension quiz
    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • High Interest, Low Readability (Hi-Lo)
    • Interesting facts
    • Table of Contents

    Dewey Number: 636.0
    Page Count:     32
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

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"Get those snoots sniffing! This selection from the Dogs on the Case series (6 titles) accompanies pups on the job as they use their superior sense of smell to search luggage, cargo, humans, and places for specific scents."
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As lovable pets and companions, dogs help people every day. But some dogs go above and beyond by doing important jobs that assist people and improve communities. The Dogs on the Case series takes an up-close look at six kinds of working dogs. Readers will learn about Detection Dogs, Emotional Support and Therapy Dogs, Military Dogs, Police Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, and Service Dogs. Real-life stories will capture the attention of children as they discover key facts about how dogs are trained, what breeds are best for each job, and how the special abilities of dogs allow them to perform essential tasks. Engaging text, full-color photographs, and fun facts help young readers explore each high-interest topic. Books include, contents, glossary, a reading comprehension quiz, suggestions for further reading, and an index.