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Book Synopsis: Junior Library Guild Selection! 2020 Towner Book Award Finalist Oregon Spirit Award Honor Book
Follow Piper the border collie and her canine classmates through a season of avalanche rescue training. As they learn the skills they need to become snow rescue dogs, you'll learn about the work these amazing canines do and about avalanche safety.
Avalanche Dog Heroes is a nonfiction picture book illustrated with stunning, adorable photography that draws parallels between kids' experiences in elementary school and the training days of the avalanche rescue dogs of Crystal Mountain, Washington State's largest ski resort, located in the Cascade Range.
Follow along with Piper, a friendly border collie who came to the mountain as a smart but timid shelter dog, terrified by everything, as she confidently heads off to school on a chairlift to meet her canine classmates. Over a season they romp together through the snow, learning and practicing the skills they need to be avalanche rescue dogs and earn their rescue certification.
You'll also learn the warning signs and conditions that cause an avalanche, the four types of avalanches, and the basics of avalanche safety.
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Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure with Avalanche Dog Heroes: Piper and Friends Learn to Search the Snow! This captivating nonfiction picture book follows the journey of Piper, a timid shelter dog, as she transforms into a fearless avalanche rescue dog. With stunning photography and an engaging storyline, this book captures the heart and spirit of these amazing canines.
Are you fascinated by the incredible work of avalanche rescue dogs? Avalanche Dog Heroes provides a unique opportunity to learn about their training and the vital role they play in saving lives. With beautiful illustrations and relatable comparisons to elementary school, this book appeals to both children and adults, making it a perfect addition to any library collection.
Not only will you be captivated by the heartwarming story of Piper and her canine classmates, but you'll also gain valuable knowledge about avalanche safety. Discover the warning signs, different types of avalanches, and essential safety practices to keep yourself and others protected in snowy environments.
Don't miss out on the chance to be inspired by these Avalanche Dog Heroes and learn important lessons along the way. Grab your copy of this Junior Library Guild Selection today and join Piper on her journey to become an avalanche rescue dog. Click here to order now!
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