Otto's Special Mission In The Florida Everglades: A Dog’s Mission to Save the Everglades, One Adventure at a Time

Meet Otto, the world's first dog trained to hunt pythons.Deep in the Florida Everglades, invasive Burmese pythons are taking over, eating native animals, and throwing the entire ecosystem out of balance. But two bearded guardians are on a mission to save the day.Meet Python Cowboy, a fearless adventurer who loves the wild, and his German wire-haired pointer, Otto the first dog on Earth trained to sniff out pythons hiding in grass, water, and even underground.This true-story-inspired adventure teaches kids ages 4-8:What an ecosystem is and why balance mattersWhy invasive species are dangerous for native wildlifeHow a brave dog uses his nose to protect natureSmall actions every child can take to help the environmentWith stunning illustrations and an action-packed story, Otto's Special Mission is perfect for nature lovers, dog lovers, classroom read-alouds, and any kid who believes one team can make a difference.Based on the real work of Python Cowboy (Mike Kimmel) and Otto. Follow their adventures on YouTube!Bulk orders for classrooms and schools welcome - email [email protected] Read more