An introduction to the concept of working animals, with an explanation of how the creatures and their human partners work together and how the animals are positively affected.

"This title introduces readers to the intelligent and helpful animals, like dogs and miniature horses, that care for those who need help getting around or completing tasks."--Provided by publisher.

"Describes animals that help people who are blind or deaf, or who have physical handicaps"--Provided by publisher.

Take an up-close look at the fascinating lives of clownfish and sea anemones. Learn how this animal team works together to survive.

Humans aren't the only entertainers in movies and on stage. From Terry the dog, who played Toto in The Wizard of Oz, to Popcorn Deelites the horse, who played the racehorse Seabiscuit in the movies, animals have been entertaining Americans for years. In this introduction to the world of animal actors, readers will get a sense of the amazing range of animals that act, what's required to be successful (beyond luck and a great manager), and the casting...

Everyone knows that pigs are farm animals. What may not be known is that pigs are super-smart and have sniffers as powerful as a dog's nose! So, it's not hard to believe that some people use them as detectives. One thing they detect is an expensive mushroom called a truffle that grows as deep as three feet (1 m) underground. These talented sniffers have also found success in law enforcement detecting illegal drugs. In this introduction to pig detectives,...

If you were unable to see, how would you know when it's safe to cross a street? How would you safely go up and down stairs? You would rely on your seeing-eye dog. In this introduction to these special canines, readers learn how the dogs are trained, the amazing things they can do, and the kinds of decisions they must make to ensure their handler's safety.

Take an up-close look at the fascinating lives of moray eels and cleaner shrimp. Learn how this animal team works together to survive.