Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Juliet Clutton-Brock
Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Juliet Clutton-Brock

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Overview

Eyewitness: Dog highlights the evolutionary history of man's best friend — from their domestication, anatomy, and behavior, for both domestic and wild breeds including wolves, jackals, and foxes. See the oldest-known remains of a domestic dog, an amazing tree-climbing fox, how a dog swims, a fox with bat ears, and a husky in a sled harness. Learn why dogs and wolves hunt in packs, how dogs "talk" with ears and tails, the basics of looking after a pet dog, and how dogs were specially taught to help humans.

For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781465420510
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 06/16/2014
Series: DK Eyewitness
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 72
Sales rank: 175,565
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: 1240L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Juliet Clutton-Brock (1933–2015) was the managing editor at the Zoological Society of London's journal and a research associate of the Natural History Museum. Dr. Clutton-Brock was the author of the award-winning Horse, Cat, and Animals as Domesticates: A World View Through History. She was also a contributor to DK's Animal.

Table of Contents

What is a dog?6
Evolution of the dog family8
Dogs' bones10
Coats, heads, and tails12
Sight and sound14
On the scent trail16
Behavior18
Cubs and puppies20
Leader of the pack22
Jackals and coyotes24
African and Asian dogs26
Red fox, gray fox28
Hot foxes, cold foxes30
South American mix32
Early domestication34
Feral dogs36
Development of breeds38
Hunting dogs40
Herding and sheepdogs42
Helper dogs44
Dogs in sport46
Hounds48
Sporting dogs50
Terriers52
Nonsporting dogs54
Working dogs56
Toy dogs58
Cross-bred dogs60
Caring for a dog62
Did you know?64
Identifying dogs66
Find out more68
Glossary70
Index72
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