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Goldish, Meish

Baghdad Pups

32 pp. | Bearport | January, 2011 | Library ISBN 978-1-61772-150-2 $25.27

(4) 4-6 Dog Heroes series. The work of "dog heroes" includes providing assistance to military personnel (Baghdad), being trained by inmates as disability helpers (Prison), and assisting scientists in protecting wildlife and the environment (Eco). The volumes are slight but accessible, with numerous photographs and personal anecdotes rounding out the texts. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Dog Heroes titles: Baghdad Pups, Prison Puppies, and Eco Dogs.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo