Animal Detectives

You likely know that bees are pretty useful bugs-they help agriculture by pollinating plants and producing honey that can be harvested by people. But few people know that in recent years bees have also been trained as insect sleuths. Bees can use their strong senses to detect landmines and even bedbugs. This fascinating read incorporates easy-to-read text, helpful vocabulary support, and colorful photographs of these busy, buzzing detectives. Series Review: Animal Detectives"Though Formatted For Emergent Readers-With Very Simple Sentences In Large Type Placed Opposite Full-Page Color Photos Of Animals At Work-This Set Offers Information That Will Likely Be New Even To Adults."-Library Media

Pigs have the unfortunate reputation of being overweight layabouts who spend their days in mud puddles. In reality, pigs are very intelligent animals who use their incredible sense of smell to help people. In fact, pigs have been put to work for centuries sniffing out truffles, and today they are also used to sniff out bombs and drugs. The many contributions of these sleuthing swine are covered in this fact-filled book that provides early readers with valuable information and tools for building vocabulary. Series Review: Animal Detectives"Though Formatted For Emergent Readers-With Very Simple Sentences In Large Type Placed Opposite Full-Page Color Photos Of Animals At Work-This Set Offers Information That Will Likely Be New Even To Adults."-Library Media

People love to see the seemingly fun-loving, curious dolphin do impressive tricks at aquarium shows. But these aquatic mammals are no one-trick-pony. Their high intelligence and ability to be trained has led the U.S. Navy to develop a program that uses dolphins to do jobs that help keep the citizens and soldiers of America safe. Military dolphins have been used to detect underwater mines and recover important equipment. Young readers will be enthralled by this introduction to military dolphins through accessible text and photographs of these powerful swimming detectives in action. Series Review: Animal Detectives"Though Formatted For Emergent Readers-With Very Simple Sentences In Large Type Placed Opposite Full-Page Color Photos Of Animals At Work-This Set Offers Information That Will Likely Be New Even To Adults."-Library Media

When you think of rats, it's hard not to think of dirty animals that spread diseases, but rats are actually very intelligent animals that can perform many helpful jobs for people. Because of their excellent sense of smell, rats are being trained to sniff out land mines mine, and they can even use their noses to tell if a person has tuberculosis. Age-appropriate vocabulary and interesting photographs give young readers a simple introduction to the lives of these hard working rodents. Series Review: Animal Detectives"Though Formatted For Emergent Readers-With Very Simple Sentences In Large Type Placed Opposite Full-Page Color Photos Of Animals At Work-This Set Offers Information That Will Likely Be New Even To Adults."-Library Media

Beagles and other scent hounds have been used for hundreds of years to sniff out game or track down people. Today, many beagles and other scent-driven canines have been used successfully to sniff out bombs, drugs, and even lost people. They are even used to help the many people who have had to fight the rising problem of bedbug infestation. Age-appropriate text explores the life, training, and work of these bedbug-sniffing dogs. Series Review: Animal Detectives"Though Formatted For Emergent Readers-With Very Simple Sentences In Large Type Placed Opposite Full-Page Color Photos Of Animals At Work-This Set Offers Information That Will Likely Be New Even To Adults."-Library Media

Police dogs work side-by-side with their human partners to stop crime, find missing people, stop illegal drug trafficking, and so much more. This fascinating volume takes a peek into the jobs of some of the bravest and smartest canine cops. Readers will have the opportunity to learn about these animal detectives that protect and serve their communities every day through straightforward text and action-packed photographs. Series Review: Animal Detectives"Though Formatted For Emergent Readers-With Very Simple Sentences In Large Type Placed Opposite Full-Page Color Photos Of Animals At Work-This Set Offers Information That Will Likely Be New Even To Adults."-Library Media