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"Did you know that seizure-alert dogs are one of only a few types of service dogs given to children? Some seizure dogs even go to school with their owners. Learn more about the work these dogs do in Seizure-Alert Dogs, a title in the Dogs with Jobs series. Each title in this series profiles a specific type of working dog, showcasing the role it performs and the training required to get the job done"--Publisher description.
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Publisher
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Lis Hartel became paralyzed after contracting polio in 1944. Her dreams of riding horses and competing in the sport of dressage were shattered. After months in the hospital, doctors told her she'd never ride again. Lis tried anyway. How do you stay on a horse without using your legs? How do you give the subtle cues needed in dressage with limited mobility? With hard work-and an unlikely horse named Jubilee. After years of training together and creating...
9) Helpers
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Series
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Describes animals that help people who are blind or deaf, or who have physical handicaps.
11) Therapy animals
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Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"You know that pets can be fun. But some dogs, horses, pigs, and more have important jobs to do. With Animals That Help Us young readers will discover how animals help us stay safe. Some animals are especially suited as therapy animals to help people feel less stress. Readers will meet cats, dogs, rabbits and more who visit schools, hospitals, and even nursing homes to help us feel safe."--
12) Assistance dogs
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Series
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Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photos illustrate the traits, training, and duties of assistance dogs"--Provided by publisher.
16) Therapy animals
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Series
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Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Describes what therapy animals do, where they work, how they are trained, and which kinds of animals are best for certain jobs. Includes stories about real animals who have provided therapy to people"--
17) Service animals
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Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"You know that pets can be fun. But some dogs, horses, pigs, and more have important jobs to do. With Animals That Help Us young readers will discover how animals help us stay safe. Service animals are uniquely trained to help when someone is not able to help themselves. Readers learn how and why monkeys are some of the most important service animals. Readers meet other service animals such as small horses, dogs, and birds."--
19) Therapy horses
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Series
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Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In Therapy Horses, beginning readers will learn about horses that work with people with disabilities and special needs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to horses' behaviors and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about therapy horses online using our safe search...
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