Dog of Discovery

Dog of Discovery
Author: Laurence Pringle
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781590782675

Meet Seaman, the Newfoundland dog who joined the Lewis and Clark expedition into the uncharted western wilderness. Seaman was much more than the faithful companion of Captain Lewis. Seaman risked his life many times and served the Corps of Discovery as a hunter, retriever, and guard dog. This richly detailed account of the expedition includes its planning, its adventures and discoveries, and its aftermath. During the trek from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean and back, every member of the Corps of Discovery suffered from hunger, insect bites, injuries, and close calls with death. Noted children's author Laurence Pringle follows the expedition closely and highlights the adventures of Seaman as they appear in the journals of Lewis and Clark. Pringle also offers evidence, first revealed in 2000, about what happened to Seaman after the journey's end. With intriguing sidebars, historical illustrations, journal excerpts, and original art, this account of the Corps of Discovery features the remarkable dog that was the expedition's most unusual member.

The Captain's Dog

The Captain's Dog
Author: Roland Smith
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2000-08-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0547417233

Born the runt of his litter and gambled away to a rusty old riverman, the Newfoundland pup Seaman doesn’t imagine his life will be marked by any kind of glory--beyond chasing down rats. But when he meets Captain Meriwether Lewis, Seaman finds himself on a path that will make history. Lewis is just setting off on his landmark search for the Northwest Passage, and he takes Seaman along. Sharing the curiosity and strength of spirit of his new master, Seaman proves himself a valuable companion at every turn. Part history, part science--and adventure through and through--The Captain’s Dog is the carefully researched, thrilling tale of America’s greatest journey of discovery, as seen through the keen, compassionate eyes of a remarkable dog.

Dog of Discovery

Dog of Discovery
Author: Laurence P. Pringle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2002
Genre: Lewis and Clark Expedition
ISBN:

A detailed account of the Lewis and Clark expedition features the dog that was its most unusual member. Selections from the actual journals of Lewis and Clark appear throughout the text.

The Polar World

The Polar World
Author: Georg Hartwig
Publisher: New York : Harper
Total Pages: 602
Release: 1869
Genre: Antarctica
ISBN:

SeaMan

SeaMan
Author: Gail Langer Karwoski
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2011-05-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1561456128

A 150-pound Newfoundland dog teams with Lewis & Clark for an edge-of-your-seat middle grade adventure. It is 1804, the year that Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery set out for their now-legendary exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. With no maps and little idea what wonders and dangers lie ahead, Seaman, a 150-pound Newfoundland dog, proves to be one of the most valuable members of the Corps. In the face of starvation, Seaman catches and retrieves game, and his intimidating size and teeth protect the small band of explorers – from Native American raiders and even a ferocious grizzly bear! As the bond and mutual trust between Seaman and the Corp grows, they're confident that nothing—not even raging waters and towering mountains—will stop them from reaching the West Coast. This thrilling fictional account of Lewis and Clark's expedition with the Corps of Discovery, Seaman, and eventually Sacagawea, is full of accurate details drawn from Lewis's own diary entries and will draw readers into one of the most exciting chapters in American history.

Inside of a Dog

Inside of a Dog
Author: Alexandra Horowitz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2010-02-18
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1847379575

As an unabashed dog lover, Alexandra Horowitz is naturally curious about what her dog thinks and what she knows. As a cognitive scientist she is intent on understanding the minds of animals who cannot say what they know or feel. This is a fresh look at the world of dogs -- from the dog's point of view. The book introduces the reader to the science of the dog -- their perceptual and cognitive Abilities -- and uses that introduction to draw a picture of what it might be like to bea dog. It answers questions no other dog book can -- such as: What is a dog's sense of time? Does she miss me? Want friends? Know when she's been bad? Horowitz's journey, and the insights she uncovered from studying her own dog, Pumpernickel, allowed her to understand her dog better, and appreciate her more through that understanding. The reader will be able to do the same with their own dog. This is not another dog training book. Instead, Inside of a Dogwill allow dog owners to look at their pets' behaviour in a different, and revealing light, enabling them to understand their dogs and enjoy their relationship even more.

DOGS

DOGS
Author: Georgina Kucherik
Publisher: Rainbow Horizons Publishing
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1771674121

The dog has been called man's best friend. From the earliest records of man's struggle for survival, the dog has been his active partner. Study the fascinating world of canines and the diverse contributions they have made to man. This unit contains information sheets and activities intended to supplement a reading program of dog stories (real and fictionalized).