When a puppy who is being trained as a police dog goes missing, third-grader Judy forms a detective agency to solve the mystery, imitating her literary heroine, Nancy Drew.

"A guide dog and its handler are a well-trained team-four paws padding down the street next to two feet. The furry worker starts, stops, and turns in sync with its owner. It acts as eyes to spot a low-hanging branch, a car zooming down the street, or an obstacle in the middle of the path. Learn all about these heroic dogs"--

Barkus is a large and very smart dog who comes to live with seven-year-old Nicky when Nicky's Uncle Everton goes traveling--and soon he is a family and school favorite.

When Buddy, a dog who likes to play by the rules, meets Earl, a hedgehog who knows no limits, they set off aboard a pirate ship for an imaginative journey together.

Offers a simple introduction to dogs and how to care for them as pets.

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the collie. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the collie breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these focused herding dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Simple, lively text and engaging photos portray a little puppy meeting new friends and seeing new places.

Baxter the Basset Hound comes to the aid of some kittens when their mother disappears one afternoon.

Buddy is just settling in for the night when Earl announces that he's going on a trip. Before buddy knows it, he and Earl are off on another grand adventure. While exploring the wilds of the kitchen, they see wondrous sights, make delicious discoveries and even encounter a couple of unusual monsters.

When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots.