Bibliograph

Animals go to war, from dogs to dolphins, Connie Goldsmith

Type

Label

Animals go to war, from dogs to dolphins, Connie Goldsmith

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 126-127) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

13-18

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Animals go to war

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1019839705

Responsibility statement

Connie Goldsmith

Sub title

from dogs to dolphins

Summary

"In the twenty-first century, military marine mammals detect lost equipment and underwater mines. Large rats are trained to find land mines in more than 80 countries. Military working dogs search for explosive devices and other weapons and are trained to take down enemy combatants. In earlier centuries, military fighters rode horses into battle, relied on elephants to haul supplies, and trained pigeons to carry messages. Even cats, goats, and chickens have served in wartime--as mascots! Learn about the history of animals in warfare, the functions they serve and how they are trained, as well as the psychology that makes animals such good partners in warfare."--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Comrades in War -- Elephants -- Horses -- Beasts of Burden -- Pigeons and Other Feathered Heroes -- Dogs -- Lucky Charms and Atomic Pigs -- Animals go to War in the Twenty-First Century

Target audience

juvenile

Classification