Dogs (Smithsonian Little Explorer)

Rustad, Martha E. H.

ISBN 10: 1491407913 ISBN 13: 9781491407912

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2014

Synopsis

From wet noses to wiggly tails, discover all there is to know about mans best friend. Learn about different dog breeds, famous pups, and how to take care of a dog of your very own.

About this title

About the Author

Martha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than one hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from baby ducks to black holes to ancient Babylon. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Reviews

K-Gr 2-These titles provide a broad overview of their respective topics. The books take a brief look at ancient insects and dogs, life cycles, senses, and general types or breeds. Dogs sorts breeds into nine categories, including "Mixed Breeds," while Insects covers eight of the most common types of insects. Dogs focuses on jobs, sports, famous examples of, and, of course, dogs as pets. Insects discusses metamorphosis and contains a concluding "Insects and Humans" spread with some benefits and disadvantages of insects to humans. The writing is simple and upbeat. Insects gets poetic ("Bees buzz"; "Beetles battle.") when introducing the types. Occasional insets add high interest information. Excellent photos, many close-up, fill the pages. Insects in particular uses labels and charts effectively. These will be popular with browsers and for classroom use.α(c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1491407913
• ISBN 13: 9781491407912
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32