The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids

by Tammy Gagne

Overview

Icelandic Sheepdogs are born with extra toes. Dalmatians are born without spots. Some Siberian Huskies have one blue eye and one brown eye. Learn all about the characteristics of various dog breeds and much more! Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, dog owners and fans will get an in-depth look at these curious, lovable canines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781623706944
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	107,527
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	9 - 15 Years

About the Author

Tammy Gagne has written more than 100 books for both adults and children. She lives in northern New England with her husband, son, and a menagerie of animals.

Interviews

Primary Sources, Outstanding Photographs, Extensive Research, Fun Facts, Famous Examples, Easy-to-read Text, Comprehensive Glossary, Much-Sought-After Subject Matter, Top-Selling Theme, Perfect for Dog-Lovers

Editorial Reviews

01/02/2017
Gagne gathers more than 150 breeds of dogs into seven categories (“Hunting Hounds,” “Intelligent Companions,” “Independent Terriers,” etc.) that correspond to divisions established by the American Kennel Association. Each canine gets either a page or spread to itself, all of which include full-color photographs of the dogs, information about their appearance and personality, notes about training and care (“An Italian Greyhound needs a coat if it will be outdoors in the winter”), and other details. A clean design and the concise but thorough studies of each breed should appeal to casual and devoted dog-lovers alike, as will the sidebars devoted to well-known dogs and “fun facts” (“The name Shih Tzu is both singular and plural. Whether you have one dog or more, you have Shih Tzu”) scattered throughout. Ages 9–12. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

This book rocks! It’s one that any dog-lover would want on their book shelf. The layout is appealing and the information organized and written with kids in mind…

Imagination Soup

I really liked this resourceful book. The photos are amazing and will get kids turning the pages just to look at all the cute dogs. I enjoyed flipping through the book to read the Fun Facts and Famous Dog sections as it’s interesting how integral dogs have become in our society.  I think that the information contained in the book is really vital for families to make smart choices for finding the perfect pooch.

Kids Reads/The Book Report

For all those who religiously watch the annual American Kennel Club National Championships on TV, this is the book for you. . . . .The writing, though brief, is realistic about the breed but positive overall about each one. Of course, it wouldn’t be an encyclopedia without plenty of photographs, and this delivers in spades, with every entry showing off the dogs in full color and with plenty of lively personality. This is a resource young readers will turn to again and again not only for the interesting facts but also for the fantastic, enthusiastic pictures of their favorite canine companions.

Booklist

03/01/2017
Gr 4–8—Concise single profiles of more than 150 dog breeds make this an appealing resource for pet shelves. Breeds are divided into seven groups, such as toys and hounds, with a short overview of each, including coverage of appearance, personality, and training and care notes. The information is not extensive but provides enough to provide readers with a good sense of the breed's key individual qualities. Other data includes country of origin and date of the breed's official recognition by the American Kennel Club, plus historical background for some but not all. Layouts work well; every information bite is set off by white space and a bold, colorful heading. For each breed, there is a full-body photograph and a "fun fact" inset, accompanied by a smaller photo. The short tips about care and training make this title useful for prospective dog owners as well as kids who just want to browse. However, the content in this single volume is virtually identical to a concurrent series publication: the set "Dog Encyclopedias" consists of seven separate books, one for each group, and uses the same words, pictures, and layouts. While some libraries may decide that having the same content in one book and in several series books might be valuable, selectors should be aware of the duplication. VERDICT An appealing and accessible introduction to the subject and recommended for those seeking additional materials on canines.—Steven Engelfried, Wilsonville Public Library, OR

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