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Paws of Courage

True Tales of Heroic Dogs that Protect and Serve





​Ages 10 and up
Hardcover
160 pages
6 1/2" x 6 1/2"
© 2016
​National Geographic

​Modern wars recruit more than just human soldiers. Our canine companions also serve in the line of duty and under fire, whether helping police protect our home turf or accompanying soldiers on missions abroad. Readers will cheer for the hero dogs featured in this collection, profiled with stunning photos and inspiring tales of bravery, friendship, heroism, and devotion. Their touching stories are sure to inspire animal lovers everywhere.

National Radio Media Tour for Take Your Dog to Work Day June 2016!

Reviews:


Publishers Weekly

This compact, photo-filled book celebrates service dogs of all kinds as Furstinger profiles more than 20 real-life combat, rescue, police, and tracker dogs, among others. Furstinger explains how various breeds’ physical, behavioral, and biological characteristics enable them to excel. Descriptions of the powerful bonds between service dogs and their handlers, as well as happy service dog retirements, contribute to a lively and touching narrative.

Kirkus Review
Myriad canines loyally serve in a variety of roles aiding their human companions; National Geographic portrays the efforts of 24 working dogs. The photographs will make this highly appealing to dog lovers who will also find the brief text and short chapters easy to manage. (Nonfiction. 9-14)

Booklist
The bonds between more than 20 military and law enforcement dogs and their handlers are lovingly and proudly shown in this compact, fact- and photo-filled offering. The narratives are heartfelt, and there are enough photographs of the pooches in action to please any dog lover. [This book]... addresses a wide range of interests and age levels and will make readers want to go home and hug the doggie heroes in own their lives.

New York Journal of Books
This amazing book offers prose that is fast-paced and super-factual, but is written in a conversational style that keeps readers engaged to the fullest....This is a National Geographic book, so the pictures live up to their brand.

Read more about hero dogs:
http://librariansquest.blogspot.com/2016/07/to-serve-as-only-they-can.html

http://unconventionallibrarian.com/2016/07/15/ways-show-courage-dogs-it-paws-courage-nancy-furstinger/

https://kid-lit-reviews.com/2016/08/08/930-nat-geo-kids-paws-of-courage-by-nancy-furstinger/


https://tdn.com/lifestyles/lots-of-photos-sidebars-of-information-make-this-book-stand/article_2dd95233-09fb-53e2-84b8-a6c3fed14673.html

Listen to radio interviews:

http://www.petliferadio.com/talkinpetsep157.html

http://959watd.com/ssmorningnews/audio-archives-3/

http://wgvunews.org/post/paws-courage

http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/weekly-sync-call/4219-ww1-centennial-news-episode-64-03-23-2018.html    (around minute 31)

Heroic dogs appear in 125 Pet Rescues (I'm a contributing writer):
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