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973523
Cher Ami comes through : heroic carrier pigeon of World War I [Heroic Animals]by Yomtov, Nel 

Paperback(Capstone Press, 2023)


Publication Date: 01/01/2023

BTSB #: 973523 Temp OS

Dewey: 940.4/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 3.9 MG Lexile: 680 GN F&P: X

Subjects: Cher Ami (Pigeon),|d-1919 World War, 1914-1918 - Communications France


Summary: In October 1918, World War I had been raging in Europe for more than four years. When Major Charles Whittlesey led the U.S. 77th Division into France's Argonne Forest, his troops were soon surrounded and cut off from escape by German forces. Things became even more dangerous when the division came under friendly fire from U.S. forces. The troops' only hope was to send a carrier pigeon named Cher Ami with a desperate message to stop the attack. In graphic novel format.


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Corporal Wojtek supplies the troops : heroic bear of World War II [Heroic Animals]by Berglund, Bruce 

Paperback(Capstone Press, 2024)


Publication Date: 01/01/2024

BTSB #: 113782 Available

Dewey: 940.54/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 3.7 MG Lexile: 620 GN F&P: W

Subjects: Wojtek - (Bear),|d1942-1963 Poland.|bArmy - History|y20th century Poland.|bArmy - Mascots - History|y20th century World War, 1939-1945 - Poland - Comic books, strips, etc Bears - Comic books, strips, etc


Summary: During World War II, when a group of Polish soldiers found an orphaned bear cub, they eagerly took him in as their pet and named him Wojtek. As the young bear grew, he became friends with the soldiers, lifting their spirits as he learned to imitate them around camp. Later, Wojtek was helpful in combat by carrying many heavy shells during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. Learn how Wojtek showed his courage in battle and earned the rank of Corporal during history's biggest war. Graphic Novel.


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Moko to the rescue : heroic dolphin of New Zealand [Heroic Animals]by Manning, Matthew K. 

Paperback(Capstone, 2023)


Publication Date: 01/01/2023

BTSB #: 601541 Temp OS

Dewey: 599.5309/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 2.9 MG Lexile: 570 GN F&P: P

Subjects: Dolphins - New Zealand - Anecdotes Dolphins - Effect of human beings on - New Zealand Human-animal relationship - New Zealand


Summary: In 2008, Moko the dolphin was well known at Mahia Beach on New Zealand's North Island. People loved to come and watch the playful dolphin fetch beach balls, steal boogie boards, and interact with the swimmers and beachgoers. In March of that year, two pygmy sperm whales got trapped between a sandbar and the beach and couldn't get back to the ocean. Several concerned people were unable to help the whales-until Moko came along. In graphic novel format.


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113783
Patron sniffs out danger : heroic bomb-detecting dog of Ukraine [Heroic Animals]by Berglund, Bruce 

Paperback(Capstone Press, 2024)


Publication Date: 01/01/2024

BTSB #: 113783 Temp OS

Dewey: 947.7086/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 4.3 MG Lexile: 670 GN F&P: X

Subjects: Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 2022 Dogs


Summary: When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, many cities were destroyed and left in ruins. Among the rubble were many dangerous, unexploded bombs and mines. But thanks to the hard work of a well trained Jack Russell terrier named Patron, Ukraine's streets have become more secure. Follow along with Patron as he sniffs out hundreds of deadly explosives and helps the people of Ukraine feel safer in their homeland. In graphic novel format.


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Scarlett braves the flames : heroic cat to the rescue [Heroic Animals]by Manning, Matthew K. 

Paperback(Capstone, 2024)


Publication Date: 01/01/2024

BTSB #: 601554 Temp OS

Dewey: 636.8009/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 3.9 MG Lexile: 690 GN F&P: R

Subjects: Scarlett - (Cat),|d1995-2008 Cats - New York (State) - New York - Biography


Summary: In 1996, a fire started in an abandoned building in New York City. As the flames rose, one young cat showed incredible bravery. Scarlett was a young mother and had recently given birth to her litter of kittens. When the fire threatened her babies, she risked her own life to save them. Discover Scarlett's story as she braves the flames to rescue her little ones and how they were all helped by the kindness of others. In graphic novel format.


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Sergeant Reckless braves the battlefield : heroic Korean war horse [Heroic Animals]by Berglund, Bruce 

Paperback(Capstone Press, 2023)


Publication Date: 01/01/2023

BTSB #: 113791 Available

Dewey: 951.904/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 3.7 MG Lexile: 620 GN F&P: X

Subjects: Sergeant Reckless, - (Horse),|dapproximately 1948-1968 United States.|bMarine Corps Korean War, 1950-1953 - Comic books, strips, etc Horses


Summary: In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of Sergeant Reckless as she bravely made many solo trips during battles. In graphic novel format.


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113792
Togo takes the lead : heroic sled dog of the Alaska serum run [Heroic Animals]by Berglund, Bruce 

Paperback(Capstone Press, 2023)


Publication Date: 01/01/2023

BTSB #: 113792 Available

Dewey: 636.7309/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 3.1 MG Lexile: 580 GN F&P: T

Subjects: Togo - (Dog),|d1913-1929 Siberian huskies - Comic books, strips, etc Mushers Diphtheria Diphtheria antitoxins Graphic novels


Summary: In January 1925, many people in Nome, Alaska, and the surrounding area were sick and dying from an outbreak of diphtheria. A supply of medicine was found but there was one problem, it was hundreds of miles away. The only way to get it to Nome was by dogsled. Ride along with the heroic sled dog Togo and his owner, Leonhard Sepalla, as they make a dangerous journey across Alaska's unforgiving wilderness to deliver lifesaving medicine to the people of Nome. In graphic novel format.


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601576
Trakr searches for survivors : heroic police dog of 9/11 [Heroic Animals]by Manning, Matthew K. 

Paperback(Capstone, 2024)


Publication Date: 01/01/2024

BTSB #: 601576 Available

Dewey: 636.7/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 3.6 MG Lexile: 690 GN F&P: V

Subjects: Trakr - (German shepherd dog),|dapproximately 1994-2009 Police dogs September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 Search dogs Rescue dogs Rescue work


Summary: On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City. Nearly 3,000 people were killed, and many were trapped under the collapsed buildings. When Canadian police officer James Symington heard about the attacks, he knew he and his trained search and rescue dog, Trakr, had to help. Follow Trakr's lead as he and Symington bravely search and dig through the rubble to help rescue survivors of one of the deadliest days in U.S. history. In graphic novel format.


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