02640cam a2200361 i 4500 517228866 TxAuBib 130510s2013||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2013004774 9781426313967 pbk. 1426313969 pbk. 9781426313974 reinforced library binding 1426313977 reinforced library binding DLC eng DLC DLC rda DLC TxAuBib rda Halls, Kelly Milner, 1957- Courageous canine : and more true stories of amazing animal heroes / by Kelly Milner Halls. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, [2013] 111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier National geographic kids. Chapters Title from cover. Includes bibliographical references (page 111) and index. ""National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night. Follow along as National Geographic Kids Chapters' presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism. Courageous Canine features an amazing pup named Lilly who sacrifices her own life to save her owner, a brave pod of dolphins who face a great white shark to save a stranger, and a mother gorilla, who in mourning her own baby, saves a 3-year-old boy who falls into her zoo enclosure. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts, Courageous Canine will leave young readers hungry for more""-- Provided by publisher. ""In Courageous Canine, you'll read three true stories of amazing animal heroes. First meet Lilly, a playful pit bull who bravely pulled her owner from the path of a speeding train; two pods of dolphins that saved swimmers from the most powerful predator on the planet; and two gorillas that proved just how alike apes and humans really are. Follow along on their incredible adventures as these awesome animals save the day!""-- Provided by publisher. Animal heroes Juvenile literature. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Readers / Chapter Books. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Dogs. National geographic kids. Chapters. 9781426313967.jpg Cover image TXHSP