HeroRat!: Magawa, a Lifesaving Rodent by Jodie Parachini, Keiron Ward, Jason Dewhirst

This is a fascinating look at removing land mines.  They train the rats to smell the explosives and take them out to find them.

Albert Whitman and Company and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you).  It has been published and you can get a copy now.

The rat tells you his story. He starts as he trains and then takes you into the minefields to watch him work.  He did so well, he got a gold medal.

I knew such animals existed but his story is touching.  This is a good way to teach your child some history.

Togo and Balto: The Dogs Who Saved a Town by Jodie Parachini, Keiron Ward, Jason Dewhirst

It's 1925 and diptheria has spread through a town.  The weather is bad.  The only way there is dog sleds.

Albert Whitman and Company and Edelweiss have let me read this book.  It has been published and you can get a copy now.

This is a true story.  Nome needs help.  

The two dogs get trained for a team.  The run fast and strong.  They become team leaders.  The trip is treacherous, a few mishaps happen but the serum does get to Nome.

Huskies are brave dogs.  Without them the serum might not have arrived...