Book Description
Eight dogs race one another in cars.
Racer Dogs
Author : Bob Kolar
Publisher : Dutton Juvenile
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,57 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : 9780525459392
Arthur
Author : Mikael Lindnord
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 31,81 MB
Release : 2017-09-09
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1771643382
Book Description
The uplifting true story of an extreme athlete, a stray dog, and how they found each other. “Heroic and heartwarming” (Forbes), this unbelievable adventure will make readers laugh, gasp, cry, and see rescue dogs with a whole new perspective. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MARK WAHLBERG—STREAMING ON STARZ When you're racing 435 miles through the jungles and mountains of South America, the last thing you need is a stray dog tagging along. But that's exactly what happened to Mikael Lindnord, captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, when he threw a scruffy but dignified mongrel a meatball one afternoon. When the team left the next day, the dog followed. Try as they might, they couldn't lose him—and soon Mikael realized that he didn't want to. Crossing rivers, battling illness and injury, and struggling through some of the toughest terrain on the planet, the team and the dog walked, kayaked, cycled, and climbed together toward the finish line, where Mikael decided he would save the dog, now named Arthur, and bring him back to his family in Sweden, whatever it took. Illustrated with candid photographs, Arthur provides a testament to the amazing bond between dogs and people.
No End in Sight
Author : Rachael Scdoris
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 39,2 MB
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1429908688
Book Description
The inspirational first person story of a young dog sled racer who had to overcome incredible odds to compete: she is legally blind For more than eleven years, twenty-one-year-old Rachael Scdoris has been guiding teams of sled dogs across jagged mountain ranges, frozen rivers, dense forests, and desolate tundra at speeds exceeding twenty mph. Not only is Rachael the youngest athlete to ever complete a 500-mile sled dog race mile, but she is also legally blind and has been since birth. Though she faced resistance from race organizers, Rachael finally achieved her goal of competing, with the aid of a visual interpreter, in the 2005 Iditarod Trail International Sled Dog Race across the wilds of Alaska. No End in Sight is a story full of heartache and hope, challenge and courage-- and ultimately the triumph of dreaming big and working to make those dreams come true.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Author : Garth Stein
Publisher : Harper Perennial
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,51 MB
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062349538
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein–a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of a dog’s efforts to hold together his family in the face of a divisive custody battle. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.
Fly, Greyhound Racer
Author : Pam Unger
Publisher :
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 21,97 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Greyhound racing
ISBN : 1933570385
Book Description
Readers aged 11 and above will enjoy this story about a greyhound's journey to becoming the devoted pet of a loving family. Fly, the greyhound racer, is a helpful, honest and fun-loving racer who enjoys life.
My Lead Dog Was A Lesbian
Author : Brian Patrick O'Donoghue
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 21,63 MB
Release : 2009-09-30
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0307488535
Book Description
The Iditarod may be the only race that awards a prize for last place. But then how many people can even complete a course that ranges across 1,000 miles of Alaska's ice fields, mountains, and canyons at temperatures that sometimes plunges to 100 degrees below zero? In conditions like these, anything can go wrong. For Brian Patrick O'Donoghue, nearly everything did. In My Lead Dog Was a Lesbian, his reporter and intrepid novice musher tells what happened when he entered the 1991 Iditarod, along with seventeen sled dogs with names like Harley, Screech, and Rainy, his sexually confused lead dog. O'Donoghue braved snowstorms and sickening wipeouts, endured the contempt of more experienced racers (one of whom was daft enough to use poodles), and rode herd of four-legged companions who would rather be fighting or having sex. It's all here, narrated with self-deprecating wit, in a true story of heroism, cussedness and astonishing dumb luck.
Stubborn Gal
Author : Dan O'Neill
Publisher : University of Alaska Press
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 22,9 MB
Release : 2015-11-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1602233055
Book Description
Stubborn Gal is the true story of a 60-mile sled dog race and a young woman determined—if not precisely qualified—to run it. Sarah has never competed in a race before and never run a big team of dogs. But when a race official strongly discourages her from entering, she boldly signs up. To answer the naysayers, she must learn how to control a dog team twice as powerful as any she has ever run. And she has three days to do it. Two practice runs end disastrously. On the third day, Sarah enters the race, and the results surprise everyone.
Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies
Author : Lee Livingood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 31,32 MB
Release : 2011-04-04
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1118053656
Book Description
“The next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you.” —Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project “Anyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner.” —Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends Northwest The Greyhound has been celebrated in song and legend for thousands of years. Nowadays, Greyhounds are bred almost exclusively for racing. In the bad old days, prior to the 1980s, dogs that didn’t make the grade at the track, and those past their primes, were destroyed. According to official estimates, 60,000 of these noble, mild-mannered dogs were destroyed each year! Fortunately, a number of organizations now exist devoted to rescuing these unwanted dogs and placing them in good homes. Thinking about adopting a retired racing Greyhound? Or maybe you’re already sharing your life with one of these charming animals. Either way, this friendly guide tells you everything you need to know to: Understand the Greyhound personality Find a retired racing Greyhound to adopt Choose the right ex-racer for you and your family Educate yourself and your retired racer Give your new pal the diet and exercise it needs Keep your dog healthy and happy for years to come With plenty of good humor and straight-talk, Lee Livingood drawing on her forty-years of experience training adult rescue dogs to cover all the pros and cons of being a retired racing Greyhound owner, and she fills you in on: The amazing 8000-year history of the Greyhound Deciding whether an ex-racer is the right do for you and your family Physical and behavioral characteristics How to get a retired racer used to living in a home and be a companion Dealing with common behavioral and health problems Feeding, grooming, and exercising a Greyhound Fun things to do with your hound Bursting with expert advice on all aspects of living with an ex-racer, Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies is must reading for anyone considering adoption or who’s already taken the leap.
Susan Butcher, Sled Dog Racer
Author : Ginger Wadsworth
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 38,18 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
Book Description
Profiles the four-time winner of the Iditarod sled dog race.
Sled Racing Dogs
Author : Alicia Z. Klepeis
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 39,70 MB
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1532170270
Book Description
This title introduces young dog lovers to the sports of sled dog racing, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
