Animals Helping After Disasters (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (A True Book) by Jennifer Zeiger

A True Book

by Jennifer Zeiger

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, avalanches, or storms can quickly turn into tragedies as people are injured or lost. Luckily, we have animal helpers who are experts at saving the day in these horrible situations. Readers will find out how dogs and other animals are used to locate and care for victims of natural disasters. They will also learn why these animals are so well-suited to their jobs.

Genres: Nonfiction

Library Binding

First published February 1, 2015

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Humans and animals have assisted each other throughout history. Although most of the book is devoted to the ways dogs’ keen senses of smell and hearing contribute to locating lost people or ferreting out drugs, readers will also discover how horses, monkeys, and even birds play important roles in rescues. Included are timelines that show how animals have helped humans throughout history, colorful photographs of animal helpers in action, and glossaries and sidebars to provide additional useful information.

[Martha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This covers many types of animals especially dogs. Focusing on a few types of rescue animals instead of so many might have given the reader an exciting focus for further research.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never knew there was such a thing as a rescue horse! A RESCUE HORSE. Totally cool!