Sergeant Stubby : how a stray dog and his best friend helped win World War I and stole the heart of a nation
Publication Information
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2014]
Physical Description
239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary
"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"--
Notes
Includes reading guide.
Subjects
- Stubby (Dog)
- Dogs > War use > United States > History > 20th century.
- Working dogs > United States > Biography.
- Dogs > Biography.
- World War, 1914-1918 > Regimental histories.
- United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th.
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 102nd > Mascots.
- Conroy, J. Robert, 1892-1987.