Tales of Amazing Animal Heroes

Tales of Amazing Animal Heroes
Author: Mike Unwin
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2019-10-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241380758

Be truly inspired by these powerful true stories of animal heroes: meet heroic bears, drone-catching eagles, loyal dogs, sassy cats, and much, MUCH more! This book brings you the heart-wrenching stories of the real animals who traversed treacherous paths, made daring rescues and went above and beyond to save human lives. When faced with human conflict, these animals have all shown bravery, friendship, or brought comfort. Journey throughout history from Hannibal's elephants to a guide dog in the Twin Towers. Uncover 34 amazing animal stories - and celebrate their humans. With a heart-warming introduction from Michael Morpurgo. Illustrated in vivid colour by five different illustrators, and with knowledge from the experts at the Imperial War Museums, this is a book to treasure and share.

Animal Heroes

Animal Heroes
Author: Sandra Markle
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822578840

Learn about animals, both domestic and wild, who have become heroes when they came to the rescue of humans.

True Tales of Animal Heroes

True Tales of Animal Heroes
Author: Allan Zullo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2019
Genre:
ISBN: 9781338540789

"Would you believe that some people's lives have been saved by animals? This is a fascinating book with stories about animals that have risked their lives to save the lives of their masters. Read about a dog that rescued two kids from a burning house, two wild elk save a boy from freezing in the mountains, a courageous cat fights off a deadly intruder, and two dolphins that saved a girl from a terrifying shark attack. Animal lovers will be amazed by the unbelievable tales in this book!"--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Dog Finds Lost Dolphins!

Dog Finds Lost Dolphins!
Author: Elizabeth Carney
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012
Genre: Dogs
ISBN: 1426310315

The first in a line of Animal Rescues chapter books, Dog Finds Lost Dolphins is a tale you'll not soon forget. In this charming and awe-inspiring story you'll meet Cloud, the black lab with a nose for rescue. She's the only dog certified to sniff out stranded dolphins. Cloud can sniff out a dolphin over a mile off the coast of the Florida Keys. She has even become friends with them, waiting on the dock for them to pop up and give her a kiss. This and two more amazing stories are so engaging, readers will never want to put the book down

Animal Superstars

Animal Superstars
Author: Aline Alexander Newman
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2013
Genre: Animal behaviour
ISBN: 1426310919

Presents the stories of three incredibly talented animals, including a motocross daredevil dog, a groundhog weather wonder, and a rock star cat.

Courageous Canine

Courageous Canine
Author: Kelly Milner Halls
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN: 9781426313974

"In Courageous Canine, you'll read three true stories of amazing animal heroes. First meet Lilly, a playful pit bull who bravely pulled her owner from the path of a speeding train; two pods of dolphins that saved swimmers from the most powerful predator on the planet; and two gorillas that proved just how alike apes and humans really are. Follow along on their incredible adventures as these awesome animals save the day!"--

Animal heroes

Animal heroes
Author: Ernest Thompson Seton
Publisher: New York : Charles Scribner's Sons
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1905
Genre: Animal behavior
ISBN:

Daisy to Rescue

Daisy to Rescue
Author: Jeff Campbell
Publisher: Zest Books ™
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2019-08-01
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541581709

With their love and companionship, animals of all species help to make human lives better every day. But sometimes, to our utter amazement and everlasting gratitude, animals literally save our lives. This heartwarming book collects over 50 real-life stories in which the actions of animals have meant the difference between life and death. Today, scientists vigorously debate questions regarding the sentience, intelligence, and emotions of animals. In particular, they want to know whether animals share with humans the highest emotions of empathy, compassion, and altruism. Daisy to the Rescue poses these questions for readers to consider, and examines these extreme life-saving situations for possible evidence. Gathered together, these stories make a compelling case for the presence of altruism in animals. Daisy to the Rescue provides dramatic, thrilling, and moving stories that convey a hopeful message about our world. But these stories also provide startling evidence of the mental and emotional capacities of animals, those beings we share the world with.

The Book of Animal Superheroes

The Book of Animal Superheroes
Author: David Dean
Publisher: Buster Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-11-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781780556147

A fascinating combination of true-life tales of heroic animals and information on incredible topics such as animal senses, intelligence, communication and the importance of animal conservation.