Animals Go to War: From Dogs to Dolphins Contributor(s): Goldsmith, Connie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1512498041 ISBN-13: 9781512498042 Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) OUR PRICE: $35.45 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Animals - General - Young Adult Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars |
Dewey: 355.424 |
LCCN: 2017060318 |
Lexile Measure: 1120 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.00 lbs) 136 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In the twenty-first century, military marine mammals detect lost equipment and underwater mines. Large rats are trained to find land mines in more than 80 countries. Military working dogs search for explosive devices and other weapons and are trained to take down enemy combatants. In earlier centuries, military fighters rode horses into battle, relied on elephants to haul supplies, and trained pigeons to carry messages. Even cats, goats, and chickens have served in wartime--as mascots Learn about the history of animals in warfare, the functions they serve and how they are trained, as well as the psychology that makes animals such good partners in warfare. |
Contributor Bio(s): Goldsmith, Connie: - Connie Goldsmith writes books about history, health, and science for older children. A recently retired RN with a master's degree in health, Ms. Goldsmith lives near Sacramento, California. |