Sergeant Stubby
How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole the Heart of a Nation
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2014]
Format: Book
Description: 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
"For those who loved New York Times bestseller Rin Tin Tin comes the memorable story of Sergeant Stubby--World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero, American icon, and above all, man's best friend--never before told and timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of World War I. National Geographic tells the story of a stray dog who becomes Sergeant Stubby the War Dog during World War I. Beloved award-winning author and library darling Ann Bausum brings her friendly writing style and in-depth research to her first-ever book for adults. Simultaneously releasing with a National Geographic Kids book Stubby the War Dog, this moving story will touch readers' hearts"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects:
Conroy, J. Robert, 1892-1987.
Stubby (Dog)
World War, 1914-1918 -- Dogs.
Dogs -- War use -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Working dogs -- United States -- Biography.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- United States -- 26th (Yankee) division.
HISTORY / Military / World War I.
PETS / Dogs / General.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military.
Conroy, J. Robert, 1892-1987.
Stubby (Dog)
World War, 1914-1918 -- Dogs.
Dogs -- War use -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Working dogs -- United States -- Biography.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- United States -- 26th (Yankee) division.
HISTORY / Military / World War I.
PETS / Dogs / General.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military.
ISBN:
9781426213106 (hardback)
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Includes reading guide.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-229) and index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-229) and index.