Choosing a Dog: How to Choose and Care for a Dog

by Laura S. Jeffrey

Overview

Is a puppy or a dog better for your family? Dogs are loyal, playful, and loving. There are hundreds of different breeds of dogs in the world. Or maybe you want a mixed-breed dog. This book will help readers find the right dog for themselves. Readers will learn about where to get one, what to feed it, why you should train your dog, and much more. Readers learn how they can spend many happy years together with their dog.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464402159
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/16/2013
Series:	American Humane Association Pet Care Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

The American Humane Association does wonderful work, protecting defenseless animals, working to control the pet population, and helping to place unwanted critters in good homes. Unfortunately, this series is so agenda driven that its appeal to children is minimal. Readers looking forward to owning a pet will find a small list of "dos" and a massive list of "don'ts," some of which have nothing to do with the targeted age range. Horse has the most egregious flaws, with such statements as "Be careful of horse auctions, bargains in the classified ads, and overeager horse dealers." "Pet Pointer" and "Fast Fact" text boxes provide helpful tidbits. While there are "Words to Know" sections, glossary words are not highlighted within the texts. The numerous captioned, color and black-and-white photos may draw in browsers and animal lovers, but however well-intentioned these books are, they're not what pet sections need., School Library Journal April 2013

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