New Releases by Meish Goldish

Explores how sea lions help the Navy, discusses why they are used to retrieve military equipment from the ocean, and describes their training.

One morning in 2010, a pest inspector came to a home in Brooklyn, New York, to search for bedbugs. However, the inspector wasn''t a person--he was a dog named Cruiser! This puggle (a cross between a pug and a beagle) was able to sniff out the bedbugs in the family''s home so that they wouldn''t get bitten by the blood-sucking insects. Cruiser is one of about 150 dogs that have been trained to detect pests. Some dogs specialize in finding bedbugs, while others hunt for termites, which can eat through the wood in a house, or mealybugs, which can destroy farmers'' crops and trees. Thanks to the work of pest-sniffing dogs, the harmful bugs can be detected before serious damage is done. In this book, young readers will meet the hardworking dogs that use their keen sense of smell to locate pests. Packed with real-life stories and full-color photos of pest-sniffing dogs at work, this book is sure to be a favorite of dog-lovers everywhere.

In 2003, K-Dog swam quickly through the waters of the Persian Gulf. He had an important job to do. The enemy had hidden sea mines in the water. K-Dog had to find the bombs so that they wouldn''t explode and destroy U.S. ships. Although K-Dog''s name makes some people think he is a dog, the expert swimmer is actually a bottlenose dolphin. He was trained by the U.S. Navy to protect American sailors and ships from danger. In Dolphins in the Navy, kids get a behind-the-scenes look at the way the U.S. Navy trains dolphins so that they are prepared to help out at a moment''s notice. From hunting for deadly sea mines to searching for enemy divers, these heroic animals help out in ways that no humans ever could. Full-color photos and dramatic true stories bring these courageous sea animals and their brave missions to vivid life.

Some buildings are so tall it''s hard to grasp just how far they rise into the air. In this book, kids will discover the most spectacular skyscrapers in the world and come to understand their incredible features through size comparisons and dazzling photos. For example, readers will learn about the tallest building in China, the Shanghai World Financial Center. It’s 1,614 feet (492 m) tall—a big number that’s easier to understand if you know it''s equivalent to a hundred giraffes stacked on top of one another! And then there''s the Taipei 101, which at 1,670 feet (509 m) is the tallest office building in the world. If the building were laid flat on the ground, it would stretch across five-and-a-half football fields placed end to end. Now that''s a big building! Packed with large, full-color photos and fascinating comparisons, Spectacular Skyscrapers will help readers understand the larger-than-life features of these buildings in terms they can understand. Stat boxes on each spread provide a quick rundown of the key features of each building.

Whether jumping out of a plane to help stop a deadly wildfire from destroying a forest or racing in an ambulance to rescue a family from a burning building, it''s all in a day''s work for these brave heroes who have dedicated their careers to saving people''s lives. In this gripping new book, children will meet the firefighters who are first on the scene when people need help the most. Dramatic true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn first-hand how these courageous workers use their quick thinking and expert emergency skills to come to the aid of people at a moment''s notice. In addition, they will go behind the scenes to learn how these everyday heroes prepare and train for their job so that they are always ready to spring into action—even when they least expect it.

From a sports doctor helping a hockey player who was injured during a game, to a surgeon operating on earthquake victims in Haiti, doctors provide emergency care when people need help the most. In this gripping new book, children will meet the brave doctors who share a selfless dedication to helping others and saving lives. Young readers will learn how these everyday heroes use their quick thinking and expert emergency skills to come to the aid of people at a moment''s notice. In addition, they will get an inside look at how doctors prepare for their jobs so they are always ready in a crisis. Large, full-color photos and dramatic real-life stories will keep kids turning the pages to learn more.

This book briefly describes the history, characteristics, and behavior of the Rottweiler.

Describes amusement park rides, including the Steel Dragon 2000, the Singapore Flyer, the Giant Drop and more.

In Prison Puppies, young readers will meet the hardworking dogs in the Puppies Behind Bars program. This organization teaches prison inmates to raise puppies that will later work as service dogs for people living with disabilities. The prisoners teach the dogs the skills they’ll need to assist their future owners, from basic commands like “come here” and “sit,” to more complicated tasks like opening doors and turning lights on and off. The puppies teach the prisoners, too! Working with the dogs teaches prisoners patience, responsibility, and cooperation, and gives them a chance to contribute to society in a positive way. Packed with real-life stories and dramatic, full-color photos of prison pups, this book is sure to be a favorite of dog lovers everywhere.

In 2007, U.S. Army Sergeant Edward Watson and his regiment, who were serving in the Iraq war, found a nearly starved puppy covered with fleas. The men took the dog, which they named Charlie, back to their base. Sgt. Watson knew it was against military rules for them to keep animals as pets, but he saw how much the tiny pup lifted his men’s spirits. He hoped Charlie could be kept a secret. However, the group was scheduled to leave Iraq. Fearing Charlie would die if he left him, Watson contacted the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International (SPCAI). The group was touched by Sgt. Watson’s request to take Charlie home with him. After months of planning, the SPCA International flew Charlie out of Baghdad to live with Sgt. Watson and his family in Arizona. This is just one of many inspiring stories found in Baghdad Pups. With dramatic, full-color photographs of the brave soldiers and their rescued dogs, this book is sure to warm the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.

Offers a look inside the Coast Guard''s basic training from orientation to graduation.

Offers a look inside the Marine Corps'' combat training from orientation to graduation.

Offers a look inside the U.S. Army''s basic combat training from orientation to graduation.

Offers a look inside the Navy''s basic combat training from orientation to graduation.

Contains real-life stories about the toy fox terrier as well as its history and relationship to the animal''s current size, physical and mental characteristics, and suitability as a pet.

Traces a recruit''s journey from civilian to member of the Air Force, including basic and advanced training, and explains what it takes to become one of the world''s finest soldiers.

Describes the behavior, physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of emperor penguins.

Discusses the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of salamanders.

Discusses the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of toads.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of the brown bear, the biggest meat-eater on land.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this huge marine mammal.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of the longest snake in the world.

Discusses the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of newts.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the tiger shark.

Learn all about amazing water frogs, what they eat, what they do, and how they live.

The Siberian tiger is the world''s largest cat. Members of this beautiful but endangered species grow to be over 650 pounds (295 kg) and may eat as much as 60 pounds (27.2 kg) of meat in one night. That''s one king-sized cat! Large color photos, age-appropriate text, and fascinating information will keep emergent readers turning the pages as they learn all about this magnificent, super-sized animal. A comparison diagram is also included to show readers the tiger in relation to a familiar object.

Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and their construction.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the moray eel.

Describes different types of large trucks, including information on their dimensions, weight, performance, and uses in transportation and entertainment.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of stonefish.