Newfoundland: Water Rescuer

by Dawn Bluemel Oldfield

Book Overview

Newfoundlands are big, strong dogs that are often trained to rescue swimmers who are struggling in the water. They have been nicknamed "lifeguard dogs" because they have saved so many people from drowning One of the oldest dog breeds in the world, Newfoundlands are descended from dogs native to an island off the eastern coast of Canada called Newfoundland. There, they were working dogs with important jobs like helping fisherman on boats. Because...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617722960
• ISBN13: 9781617722967
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Bearport Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7