{"product_id":"war-dogs-tales-of-canine-heroism-history-and-love-tales-of-canine-heroism-history-and-love-paperback","title":"War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRebecca Frankel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this special edition of \u003ci\u003eWar Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted specifically for a younger audience, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities--from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. Her narrative gives us insight into the world of dogs in combat and the touching aspect of the relationship between soldiers and their dogs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrankel explores the long, rich history of dogs in the US military, from the spirit-lifting mascots of the Civil War to the dogs still leading patrols hunting for IEDs today. Frankel not only interviewed handlers who deployed with dogs in wars from Vietnam to Iraq, but top military commanders, K-9 program managers, combat-trained therapists who brought dogs into war zones as part of a preemptive measure to stave off PTSD, and veterinary technicians stationed in Bagram. She makes a passionate case for maintaining a robust war-dog force. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this YA edition, Rebecca Frankel gives further insight into her work as a journalist and how it led her to explore the world of dogs and their handlers. With a compelling cast of humans and animals, this moving book is a must read for all dog lovers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eREBECCA FRANKEL is deputy editor at \u003ci\u003eForeign Policy \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. Her regular Friday column Rebecca's War Dog of the Week has been featured on \u003ci\u003eThe Best Defense \u003c\/i\u003esince January 2010. Her work has appeared in\u003ci\u003e The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Slate, \u003c\/i\u003eamong others. A Connecticut native, Frankel resides in Washington, DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.5 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772580102432,"sku":"9781250112286","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/57cae1d41d9514e4ca3f20954835abaf.webp?v=1780408829","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/war-dogs-tales-of-canine-heroism-history-and-love-tales-of-canine-heroism-history-and-love-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}