Nonfiction Dogs

A heartwarming story of a stray dog and a US marine who met under the unlikeliest circumstances in Afghanistan - and who changed each other's lives forever.

Penny the basset shows up at the Borlands' Connecticut farmhouse on a cold, snowy day-head held high, tail wagging, as if she were a long-awaited guest. Hal and Barbara Borland were no strangers to strays. Pat, the rabbit hound thousands of people came to know in The Dog Who Came to Stay, had also appeared one winter, staying to become the family's dear companion. Now, Pat is gone, and Hal and Barbara are bereft without canine company. They fall in love with Penny—and she seems to fit right in.

From the author of Ghosts in the Fog comes a story that will appeal to lovers of history, adventure, and dogs. Byrd & Igloo is the first narrative nonfiction audiobook to tell the daring adventures of legendary polar explorer and aviator Richard Byrd and his lovable dog explorer, Igloo. Byrd is known for being the first to fly a plane over the North and South Poles, while Igloo is famous for being the only dog to explore both the North and South Poles.

Brisa and Sadie both love and dread their pet, and owner, leaving each day, but a day alone holds so many possibilities. While Sadie prefers to sleep the day away in her dog bed, a day at home is the last thing on Brisa's mind. For Brisa, a sweet, fun-loving dog, every day is a new adventure waiting to happen! Her first adventure starts in Denver, Colorado, where she sets out to learn about this new city her pet just moved to.

Ein aufregendes Abenteuer mit einem pfiffigen Helden! Eigentlich ist sich Jean-Paul sicher, dass er diese Wette gegen seinen Freund Enno gewinnen wird: In spätestens 30 Tagen muss er seine Eltern dazu überredet haben, dass er einen Hund als Haustier haben darf. Doch so einfach, wie Jean-Paul sich das vorgestellt hat, ist die ganze Sache auf einmal doch nicht.

Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. Warrior Dog the story of Cairo and his handler, Will Chesney, a member of SEAL Team Six whose life would be irrevocably tied to Cairo's, specially adapted for young listeners from Chesney and Joe Layden's No Ordinary Dog.

やさしい涙を流した後に、幸せな気持ちがあふれる。

In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters - all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet Henry, a lovable border collie, and the team of dogs and human partners he works with in the beautiful and sometimes dangerous mountains.

Sofias allra största intresse är hundar. Så har det varit fram tills nu. Men plötsligt märker hon att det faktiskt finns annat i livet. Bosse till exempel. Men delar han Sofias känslor? Och vad händer egentligen mellan honom och Sofias bästa kompis Maggan? I den populära ungdomsserien om hundtokiga Sofia finns fem böcker: Sofias valpar, Hundtokiga Sofia, Sofia på hundutställning, Sofia och Loppan på kurs och Sofia är hundvakt. Pia Sonefjord är född 1939 och driver en kennel i Dalarna. Hon har skrivit många böcker för barn och unga, bland annat serien om hundtokiga Sofia.

Who would win in a slow sprint, the Australian Tiger Beetle or the American falcon? Is the sperm whale built to be a great long-distance swimmer or is perseverance her winning attribute? What would a tiger look like in a bikini? Find out all of this and more in the Animal Games, a competition like no other, where the world's most fascinating animals go head to head to become champions in their field. Full of fascinating and surprising facts and motivational takeaways that show even the most understated animals have hidden skills, you can't always judge something by its appearance.

Fun Facts and Trivia for Kids is the perfect choice to help fill their curious minds. This audiobook comes bursting with fun and exciting facts.

Dvärgkollien Tessan känner att någonting är på gång. Hela familjen packar sina väskor och lastar in i bilen - de ska på semester! Men stackars Tessan får inte följa med då hotellet familjen ska till inte tillåter djur. Det bryr sig dock inte Tessan om. Hon vill också följa med och gömmer sig i bakluckan på bilen då ingen ser. Detta blir början på en resa fylld av mer äventyr än hon kunnat ana! Judith Mary Berrisford är pseudonym för den engelska barn- och ungdomsförfattaren Judith Mary Lewis.

This children's book is a collection that flows through Tuesday's puppyhood, then her life as fun loving, spunky dog, and then an aging dog. It has a fun story to tell with the rhythm of rhyme.

After Bailey’s mommy and daddy meet a surfing dog in Costa Rica, they get a good idea: Why not try to teach Bailey how to surf too? Back home in Canada, Mommy organizes a visit to a friend who lives by a wavy lake, and Daddy plans out how he is going to teach Bailey how to surf. Starting by sniffing Daddy’s surfboard, to eating treats off of it, Bailey eventually learns how to balance on the surfboard in the water. When Bailey gets nervous about the moving water and big waves, Daddy and Mommy fear Bailey might not enjoy surfing.

This cute and funny audiobook captures the amusing and heartwarming experience of Jroc, the Rottweiler who discovered the joy of watching the world from behind a hotel curtain, bringing laughter and love to his family.

This book captures the humor and heart of living with five spirited Rottweilers, each with their own endearing personalities and antics. Enjoy the adventures of Jroc, Jack, Zoe, Miracle, and Cabrini as they bring joy and laughter to your day. These are actually real life Rotties.

Growing up in Germany as a single child, Inge Koch-Williams always had a very close bond with her dogs. She has been involved with rescuing dogs since she was 16 years old. After losing her chihuahua, Lilly, Koch-Williams was heartbroken, but she found the best medicine in Violet’s Rescue. They needed each other. Violet’s Star reminds us that all dogs have a story and they all deserve a chance.

On this adventure, Mr. Waldorf visits the Empire State of New York. On this journey, he tours the famous Statue of Liberty, explores Niagara Falls, tries ice skating in Rockefeller Center, hikes the Adirondacks, and climbs the Empire State Building. Silly Mr. Waldorf has a tendency to misplace his favorite reading spectacles and can't seem to find them while traveling New York. Will you help him find them and learn all about the Empire State?

This book is about a small dog and how he learned to get along with other animals. He loves people, other animals, and children and fun to have. Elizabeth Carrell included some of the pictures of her dog, Curby.

My name is Codi Nicholson. I am so doggone excited to tell you about myself, I don't know where to begin! I was rescued from the meat market in South Korea in 2017 and brought to Canada by a wonderful not for profit rescue organization. I was adopted and found my "forever" home. Have you ever thought of rescuing a pet? If yes, you would enjoy a similar pet in your family. If no, won't you consider adopting a pet similar to me? My parents share their unconditional love for me and they show me every day the joy that I have brought into our home.