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4-6
Dog Heroes series.
These series entries introduce two more types of "dog heroes": dogs that accompany Air Force paratroopers on their high-altitude jumps (Skydiving) and dogs trained to help international Coast Guard forces on rescue missions (Lifeguard). The volumes are accessible, with numerous photographs and interesting personal anecdotes rounding out the texts. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Dog Heroes titles: Skydiving Dogs and Lifeguard Dogs.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61613-550-8$25.65
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4-6
Checkerboard Adventure Library: Adrenaline Adventure series.
This series briefly examines four different sports/adventure activities. Each book contains a description of the sport, the equipment used, safety instructions, and suggestions for beginners. Famous participants are briefly mentioned. Aspiring practitioners may find the information too limited, but they will likely be pleased with the many colorful action photos and included sidebars. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Adventure Library: Adrenaline Adventure titles: Belaying the Line, Dropping the Flag, Leading the Pack, and Pulling the Rip Cord.
48 pp.
| Capstone
| March, 2001
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LibraryISBN 0-7368-0775-6$$21.26
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4-6
Serving Your Country series.
These well-organized books offer the opportunity to learn about stunt performer groups that promote the armed forces through public air shows. Each book includes the history and current status of its featured group, along with sometimes fuzzy photos and a list of websites. Bib., glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Raintree
| November, 2001
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LibraryISBN 0-7398-4343-5$$25.69
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K-3
Super Sports series.
Adventurous activities in the air, on the water, and through all types of rough terrain are presented in the books in this series. A collage of color photographs and straightforward text reveal the excitement and adrenaline involved in each sport. This is not a "how-to" series, and the entries are sometimes disappointingly shallow, but the glimpse into several outdoor sports is enticing. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Super Sports titles: Air Sports, All-Terrain Bikes, Rock Climbing and Mountaineering, Snow Sports, Water Sports.]