"Beginning readers will learn all about the hard-working canines that help their owners handle any obstacle."--

"Engaging images accompany information about guide dogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the necessity of guide dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen. We hear about human heroes daily, but what do we know about our furry-legged ones? This series introduces various types of service dogs and explains the type of assistance they provide, from visual guide dogs to therapy dogs. Kids will love learning how a person's best friend is sometimes also a superhero! Additional features to aid comprehension...

"Learn how animals can be trained to help people with household tasks."--

"Describes what guide dogs do, where they work, how they are trained, and which dog breeds are the best at working as guide dogs. Includes information about puppy raisers, guide dog schools, and individuals who have benefitted from having a guide dog partner"--

Explores the history of guide dogs, service animals, and assistance dogs, and discusses the process of training them to help people who have physical disabilities.

"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."--Page 4 of cover

"... the true story of Walter, a Seeing Eye dog who assists Pastor Diane [Johnson] in her daily ministries at the church. Walter loves his view from under the pew, where he can listen to the choir sing and see the faces of families who have come to church to worship together."--Cover, p. [4]