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2008, Primary, Albert Whitman Call No: 973.7 092 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Discusses Abraham Lincoln's love of animals, covering the time when he pardoned the turkey that was destined to be part of Christmas dinner at the White House, his rescue of three kittens during the Civil War, and other examples of his compassion.
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-- Craig and Fred[2017]., William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: Biography NF GRO Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In 2010 Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine Recon in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young stray dog 'with a big goofy head and little legs.' Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the Recon fighters, who helped smuggle the dog into Camp Leatherneck. Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia, where months later, it was Fred's turn to save Craig's life"--OCLC.
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-- Craig and Fred2018., Juvenile, Harper Call No: B GROSSI Edition: Young readers' edition, first paperback edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: In 2010 RECON Marine Craig Grossi was in Afghanistan when he came across a stray dog who ended up following Craig throughout his mission. After a great deal of risk, and the help of a lot of people, Craig brought the dog--whom he named Fred--home, and together they learned to cope with and overcome the traumas of war.
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-- Craig and Fred[2017]., Pre-adolescent, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: Biography NF GRO Edition: Young readers' ed.; 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In 2010 Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine Recon in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young stray dog 'with a big goofy head and little legs.' Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the Recon fighters, who helped smuggle the dog into Camp Leatherneck. Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia, where months later, it was Fred's turn to save Craig's life"--OCLC.
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2013., Pre-adolescent, Scholastic, Inc. Call No: FIC LARSON Genre: Historical fiction Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Hoping to contribute to the war effort, eleven-year-old Hobie Hanson donates his German shepherd to Dogs for Defense so it can serve overseas. When he regrets this decision and tries to get his dog back, he learns the meaning of courage and if he will ever see his dog or his father, who is also overseas, again.
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2013., Pre-adolescent, Scholastic Press Call No: [Fic] Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: In 1944 Hobie Hanson's father is flying B-24s in Europe, so Hobie decides to donate his beloved German shepherd, Duke, to Dogs for Defense in the hope that it will help end the war sooner--but when he learns that Duke is being trained for combat he is shocked, frightened and determined to get his dog back.
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[2015]., Juvenile, Scholastic Inc. Call No: 813.6 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Cory McNab is a proud member of the US Navy's Marine Mammal Program. Along with his dolphin partner, Kaj, he teaches new recruits how to work with their dolphins to locate underwater explosives, intercept enemy swimmers, and otherwise keep America safe"--Back cover.
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[2015]., Juvenile, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Call No: F SHO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This movie novelization of the soon-to-be major motion picture tells the story of a canine hero. When Justin's older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can't believe that his brother is really gone. Except there's one thing that Kyle left behind... Max is a highly trained military canine who has always protected his fellow soldiers. But when he loses his handler and best friend, Kyle, Max is traumatized and unable to remain in the service. He is sent home to America, where the only human he connects with is Justin, and he is soon adopted by Kyle's family, essentially saving his life. At first Justin has no interest in taking care of his late brother's troubled dog. However, the two learn to trust each other, which helps the four-legged veteran become his heroic self once more. As the pair start to unravel the mystery of what really happened to Kyle, they find more excitement--and danger--than they bargained for. But they might also find an unlikely new best friend--in each other.
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-- My partner from the Seal Teams to the Bin Laden raid2021., St. Martin's Griffin Call No: 920 CHESNEY Edition: First St. Martin's Griffin edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: The author, a U.S. Navy SEAL, writes about his canine partner, Cairo, who was trained to enter war zones, detect explosives, and attack enemies. Chronicles their two deployments in Afghanistan, and their numerous missions including the 2011 secret mission to capture Osama bin Laden. Details their deep bond, their life together after Cairo retired, and the role Cairo played in helping the author heal after being wounded by a grenade on a mission.
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[2011]., Thomas Nelson Call No: Biography NF HIN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Michael Hingson, blind since infancy, shares the story of his escape from the seventy-eighth floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, with the help of his guide dog, Roselle, and discusses how his life, faith, parents, friends, and mentors throughout the years prepared him to meet the emergency without panic.
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2020., Juvenile, NorthSouth Call No: Easy BENNETT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it's anybody's guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?! What's an owner to do? Try and try again! After all, he believes in Zippy- and, besides, the horse is now a part of the family. But as Zippy's losses mount, a funny thing happens. People take notice of the hapless, cupcake-loving horse. Could it be that they're betting on Zippy to win?"--