Crime-fighting Animals

Authors: Murray, Julie
Topics: Government/Law, Animals
Lexile: 690,
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781617142666,
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 34,
Synopsis: Crime-fighting animals do important, lifesaving work. From police horses to bomb-sniffing dogs, this book introduces the many types of jobs for crime-fighting animals. Readers will learn how these animals use their special senses to perform specific tasks, such as helping catch criminals, detecting illegal items, and sniffing for clues. Also covered are historical crime-fighting animals, including early Dalmatian firehouse dogs and the first police dogs, as well as training methods and safety measures. Colorful graphics, exciting photographs, interesting facts, and short, engaging sentences encourage readers to learn more about crime-fighting animals! Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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