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Book

Dog

Call Number

  • J 636.7 CLUT (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)

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Edition

American edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : DK/Penguin Random House, 2025

Physical Description

72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Audience

008-012. DK/Penguin Random House.

Summary

This picture-led dog book for kids ages 9-12 will take you on a visual tour of everything from identifying breeds to taking care of your canine friend. Eyewitness Dog explains everything your child needs to know about dogs, whether there's a new addition to the family or they simply love animals.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • What is a dog?
  • Dog family evolution
  • Dogs' bones
  • Coats, heads, tails
  • Sight, sound
  • On the scent
  • Behavior
  • Puppies
  • Pack leaders
  • Jackals
  • African-Asian dogs
  • Red or gray?
  • Hot and cold foxes
  • Foxy zorros
  • Dear dogs
  • Feral dogs
  • Breeding dogs
  • Hunting dogs
  • Herding dogs
  • Helpers
  • Hounds
  • Sporting dogs
  • Terriers
  • Non-sporting dogs
  • Working dogs
  • Toy dogs
  • Cross-bred dogs
  • Dog care
  • Did you know?
  • Identifying dogs
  • Find out more.

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