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"This early encyclopedia introduces readers to many dog breeds. From tiny to huge and hairless to full of hair, each breed is special in its own way. This book highlights each dog's appearance and behavior. It also features a map of the breed's place of origin. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division...

"Get to know the Border collie from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will enjoy learning about the history, personality, grooming practices, and talents of this adorable dog. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

This title introduces young dog lovers to the disc dog sport, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.

"What animal is popping out of that mound in the ground? It's a prairie dog. Learn about how a prairie dog shares a burrow with its family, explore its holey home, and learn how it raises its babies underground. Engaging photos and fun text make it easy to learn the hole truth about prairie dogs"-- Provided by publisher.

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sport of dog agility, 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.

"The book's introduction puts canine senses into evolutionary perspective and includes theories about the origin of today's dogs. Each of the following five chapters opens with a real-life canine anecdote and goes on to examine one of the five main senses, explaining canine senses from both an evolutionary and scientific perspective. A concluding chapter explores whether or not dogs have senses that people do not and includes a round-up that compares...

This book introduces young dog lovers to the sports of racing and lure coursing, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing.

Provides an overview of how wolves evolved into "man's best friends."

Introduces readers to the behavior and proper care of pet dogs. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.