Remarkable Military Animals

Author : Carla Mooney
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1629694746
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Remarkable Military Animals written by Carla Mooney and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with exciting facts and important aspects on military animals, this title also provides historical context, compelling photos, primary source quotations, and critical thinking activities. The title also includes a glossary, web links, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : John M. Kistler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animals in the Military written by John M. Kistler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book pays tribute to the unrecognized warriors and unsung heroes of human warfare: millions of animals from a surprising variety of species, ranging from rodents to dolphins to llamas. When one thinks of war, armies of soldiers and assaults with bullets and bombs delivered by deadly machinery typically come to mind. Throughout human history, however, animals have also played significant roles in our armed conflicts. In Animals in the Military: From Hannibal's Elephants to the Dolphins of the U.S. Navy, author John M. Kistler examines these contributions, describing the work of animals in human warfare throughout time, from lowly insects to birds to elephants. Drawing on both ancient and modern sources, the book reveals the full scope of heroics and horror committed by—and against—animal warriors in three unique areas: animals in combat, animals in support, and animals in incidental and experimental roles. Each chapter describes a single species, chronologically recounting its fascinating place in human warfare over time, from insects used as stinging projectiles to message-delivering pigeons.

Author : Robin Hutton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 162157766X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book War Animals written by Robin Hutton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book will delight both animal lovers and military buffs!" — Elizabeth Letts, bestselling author of The Eighty Dollar Champion Millions rallied to the cause of freedom against Nazism and the menace of Imperial Japan. But did you know that some of those heroes had fur, or feathers? War animals guarded American coasts against submarine attack, dug out Londoners trapped in bomb wreckage, and carried vital messages under heavy fire on Pacific islands. They kept up morale, rushed machine gun nests, and even sacrificed themselves picking up live grenades. Now Robin Hutton, the bestselling author of Sgt. Reckless: America’s War Horse, tells the heart-warming stories of the dogs, horses, mules, pigeons—and even one cat—who did their bit for the war effort. American and British families volunteered beloved family pets and farm dogs to aid in the war effort; Americans, including President Roosevelt, bought honorary commissions in the reserves for lapdogs and other pets not suitable for military duties to “exempt” them from war service and raise money to defeat Hitler and Tojo. Many of these gallant animals are recipients of the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal, the “Animals’ Victoria Cross.” In War Animals: The Unsung Heroes of World War II you’ll meet: -Judy, the POW dog who helped her beloved human survive brutal Japanese prison camps -Cher Ami, the pigeon who nearly died delivering a message that saved American troops from death by friendly fire -Beauty, the “digging dog” who sniffed out Londoners buried in the wreckage of the Blitz—along with pets, including one goldfish still in its bowl! -Olga, the horse who braved shattering glass to do her duty in London bombings -Smoky, the Yorkshire terrier who did parachute jumps, laid communications wire through a pipe so small only she could navigate it, became the first therapy dog—and starred on a weekly TV show after the War -Simon, the war cat whose campaign against the “Mao Tse Tung” of the rat world saved food supplies and his ship’s crew -Chips, who guarded Roosevelt and Churchill during the Casablanca Conference, and the only dog to earn a Silver Star for his heroics The shining loyalty and courage of these heroes is a testimony to the enduring bond between us and the animals we love.

Author : Tammy Gagne
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1629694711
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Incredible Military Weapons written by Tammy Gagne and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with exciting facts and important aspects on military weapons, this title also provides historical context, compelling photos, primary source quotations, and critical thinking activities. The title also includes a glossary, web links, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Laurie Calkhoven
Publisher : Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780545871594
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Animals written by Laurie Calkhoven and published by Scholastic, Incorporated. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes animals that can be used for military purposes, including bomb-sniffing honeybees, underwater mine-detecting dolphins, and messenger pigeons.

Author : Julie Murray
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1532128304
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Animals written by Julie Murray and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces readers to the brave and intelligent animals, like dogs and dolphins, that keep our country and our military safe! This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Author : Lawrence Anthony
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1429981431
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Babylon's Ark written by Lawrence Anthony and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-03-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The astonishing story of the soldiers, conservationists, and ordinary Iraqis who united to save the animals of the Baghdad Zoo When the Iraq war began, conservationist Lawrence Anthony could think of only one thing: the fate of the Baghdad Zoo, caught in the crossfire at the heart of the city. Once Anthony entered Iraq he discovered that hostilities and uncontrolled looting had devastated the zoo and its animals. Working with members of the zoo staff and a few compassionate U.S. soldiers, he defended the zoo, bartered for food on war-torn streets, and scoured bombed palaces for desperately needed supplies. Babylon's Ark chronicles Anthony's hair-raising efforts to save a pride of Saddam's lions, close a deplorable black-market zoo, run ostriches through shoot-to-kill checkpoints, and rescue the dictator's personal herd of Thoroughbred Arabian horses. A tale of the selfless courage and humanity of a few men and women living dangerously for all the right reasons, Babylon's Ark is an inspiring and uplifting true-life adventure of individuals on both sides working together for the sake of magnificent wildlife caught in a war zone.

Author : Wiley Blevins
Publisher : Animals That Help Us (Look! Bo
ISBN 13 : 1634403657
Total Pages : 15 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Animals written by Wiley Blevins and published by Animals That Help Us (Look! Bo. This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You know that pets can be fun. But some dogs, horses, pigs, and more have important jobs to do. With Animals That Help Us young readers will discover how animals help us stay safe. With Military Animals, readers discover common and uncommon helpers from dogs and horses to dolphins, bees, elephants, and more."--

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Publisher : DiscoverRoo
ISBN 13 : 9781532169922
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Animals (Set) written by and published by DiscoverRoo. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging series shows readers the many tasks that animals perform in and for militaries around the world. Each book has four easy-to-read chapters that offer a glimpse into the history of animals in the military, the jobs of military animals, and the equipment and training they require. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, an infographic, a timeline, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an index, and QR Codes that link to book-specific online resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Author : Stephen Wynn
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473865530
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animals in the Great War written by Stephen Wynn and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Cats, rabbits and even the bear that inspired Winnie the Pooh appear in remarkable photos of the 16 million animals caught up in World War One.” —DailyMail.com Animals in the Great War looks at the use of animals by all sides in the Great War and to what effect. In the main, it focuses greatly on horses, dogs and pigeons but also addresses the war efforts of other animals. In the early years of the war horses were, to a large extent, the only form of transport that was available to the British Army, ranging from use by cavalry units, artillery units as well others such as the Army Ordnance Corps for the conveying of ammunition supplies to men fighting at the front. Britain sent an estimated one million horses to fight in the war, most of them to France and Belgium, but only 60,000 of them ever returned home, and only then were they returned because of the intervention of Winston Churchill. Dogs also played a major role in the war, especially in the trenches on the Western Front. They were used as mascots by the different regiments and in some cases, they were companions for homesick soldiers. They were also used for sentry duties in the trenches as well as catching rats, and they were used as messengers and to sniff out wounded soldiers in No Man’s Land. Animals in the Great War explores how everyday domestic animals were transformed into remarkable wartime heroes, who more than did their bit for the war effort.