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Detective dogs how working dogs sniff out invasive species

"Throughout North America, trained working dogs are helping scientists locate and control the spread of invasive species"--.

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Main Author:	Stevens, Alison Pearce (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Holiday House, [2025]
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	Books for a better earth.
Subjects:	Detector dogs > North America > Juvenile nonfiction. Invasive plants > North America > Juvenile nonfiction. Invasive plants > Control > North America > Juvenile nonfiction. Introduced organisms > North America > Juvenile nonfiction. Introduced organisms > Control > North America > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:	"Throughout North America, trained working dogs are helping scientists locate and control the spread of invasive species"--.
Physical Description:	60 pages color illustrations 26 cm.
Audience:	Ages 8-12
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780823455645 0823455645
Author Notes:	Alison Pearce Stevens has an M.S. in zoology and Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, and behavior. She has researched and written hundreds of articles for Science News Explores , Highlights for Children , and ASK magazine, among others. Her book Rhinos in Nebraska (Henry Holt BYR) details the discovery and excavation of one of the world's premier paleontology sites, and Animal Climate Heroes (Henry Holt BYR) showcases four incredible animals working to protect their ecosystems--and us. Both were Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections. She and her husband have three dogs, one of which would make a great detective dog.