Judith Janda Presnall

Examines the job of sled dogs to include selection, preferred characteristics and breeds, training and abilities, partnerships with handlers, and how they are used today.

Examines the job of rescue dogs, including selection, preferred characteristics and breeds, training and abilities, rescue environments, partnerships with handlers, and support organizations.

Discusses the prison on Alcatraz Island, California, otherwise known as "The Rock, " describing the cellhouse, the routine of prison life, inmates' leisure time, breaking prison rules, employee and family life, closing Alcatraz prison, and the island's future roles.

Discusses the types of pigeons used for carrying messages and their use in wartime.

Discusses the forces pushing the giant panda toward extinction and the efforts being made to counter those forces.

Discusses the use of animals in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association's monitoring of their treatment.

Describes the breeding, training, and work done by guide dogs for the blind.