Jackpot of the Beagle Brigade Author:Sam Epstein, Beryl Epstein, George Ancona Kindergarten-Grade 4 Jackpot, a little brown beagle, works for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He has been trained to sniff out vegetables, seeds, nuts, fruits, and meats in traveler's suitcases at Kennedy International Airport and to signal his partner when he finds them. Through fictionalized accounts of travelers whom Jackpot has ``caught... more »,'' the Epsteins explain how Jackpot and his partner work together and why it is necessary to prevent unhealthy plants or animals from entering the country. Clear black-and-white photographs, two to three per page, illustrate this photo essay and help tell the story. An unusual topic with an engaging hero and a good introduction to the ways in which animals help people.« less