Search and Rescue Dogs

By Gail Langer Karwoski

Search and rescue dogs fearlessly search for survivors in many dangerous situations, from burning buildings to heavy snow. With their sharp senses, these dogs can cover areas faster and with more accuracy than people can. Learn more about these amazing animals, including how they are chosen, the training they go through, and the missions they complete.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Aug 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781663982735

Gail Langer Karwoski

Gail Langer Karwoski, a former public school teacher, is the author of many award-winning books for young readers. Her historical novels include Quake! Disaster in San Francisco, 1906, and Seaman, the Dog Who Explored the West with Lewis and Clark. Gail lives in Watkinsville, Georgia.

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Dogs on the Job: Search and Rescue Dogs by Gail Langer Karwoski

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Chapter 1: Four-Legged Heroes

Chapter 2: A History of Helping

Chapter 3: The Best Dogs for the Job

Chapter 4: Heroes in Action

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CHAPTER 1

Four-Legged Heroes

Peter Davis and his dog Appollo started searching for survivors 15 minutes after terrorists crashed planes into New York’s World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. They were the first Search and Rescue (SAR) dog team to arrive at the scene.

A police officer standing beside a German Shepherd.