For the millions of kids who love dogs, this book tells the stories of 8
amazing canines through the ages whose actions influenced the course of
history. Author Liz MacLeod's kid-friendly, narrative style captures the
time and place when the events took place as well as the sense of
adventure that colors every story. Among the dogs featured are Stubby, a
mutt who rescued American soldiers in the trenches of WWI, Buddy, the
first seeing-eye-dog in North America, Brandy, a German Shepherd who
discovered a bomb aboard a plane, and Seaman, the Newfoundland, who
accompanied Lewis and Clark, helping them complete their expedition by
protecting them from wild animals and providing them with food.
Scattered throughout the book are side bars filled with information
about the exploits of many other dogs as well as the history, habits,
and characteristics of various breeds.