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41) Dogs
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
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"A dog can be a human's best friend, but taking care of a canine buddy is a lot of work. This expert guide teaches readers everything they need to know about caring for their furry best friend. They'll learn all about different breeds of dogs through stunning full-color photographs and discover which one is perfect for their home and lifestyle. They'll also learn important information about dog behavior, and what to do if their dog gets sick. Fun...
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127 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
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English
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"For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with dogs and can't wait to learn more about them, this book has everything they need: tons of fun facts, exciting games, hands-on activities, hilarious dog jokes, and stories from dog experts and great tidbits about the latest info on dog breeds, behavior, training, and the history of our four-legged friends"--
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32 pages : illustrations (color) ; 26 cm.
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Are you delirious about dogs? Then this book is for you! This fantastic book is packed full of tips on how to care for your furry friend and covers everything you could possibly want to do with your dog. For example, you can find out how to photograph him or her at their best angle! Or throw them a party! Make the delicious doggy treat "recipes" inside and follow the step-by-step guides to make some amazing projects, including a tug toy, sausage dog...
44) Everything dogs
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64 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 29 cm.
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Dogs are man's best friend! They are intelligent, inquisitive, compassionate, and funny! Their friendliness combined with their ability to connect to humans make dogs one of the most loved animals in the world. "Everything Dogs" explores the world of these extraordinary animals! Kids will learn all about the characteristics that define dogs, their daily lives, the different breeds, and much, much more! Packed with fun facts and amazing photographs,...
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"Of all the animals on the planet, dogs have the widest range of roles in our daily lives. They're protectors, helpers, lifesavers--but most of all, they're family. And they've taken a fascinating journey to get to this point. Long ago, early wolves evolved from fierce predators into trusted partners. They became dogs! While we know dogs to be lovable and full of personality, they have also historically improved our lives in many practical ways, like...
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"Two dogs recount the relay race that brought life-saving medicine to children in Alaska. It was 1925 and the world was in a diphtheria pandemic. The town of Nome, Alaska, needed the serum to save its children but there was only one way to get there: dog sled. Balto and Togo, two Siberian huskies, were part of the relay race that pushed through below-freezing temperatures and a blizzard to bring the serum to Nome." -- Amazon.com.
In 1925 Balto and...
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61 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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English
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Celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions, discussing scientific insights that demonstrate how sharing one's life with a dog reduces stress, provides companionship, and increases safety.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
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English
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"Charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions take little ones through a simple sun salutation, now in bilingual Spanish-English! Playful, descriptive language invites young children to pretend to be a puppy, moving their doggie bodies into specific yoga poses."--
"Ha salido el sol: �saludemos! Instrustiones paso a paso que guían a los niños en un sencillo saludo al sol." -- Page 4 of cover.
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63 pages : color illustrations, color portraits ; 24 cm
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English
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Discusses the welfare of dogs around the world, highlighting both regions where dogs are abused, neglected, and exploited, and the people and organizations seeking to improve such situations and rescue dogs from poor living conditions.
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198 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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This middle grade adaptation of Our Dogs, Ourselves is an eye-opening look about humans' complicated and sometimes contradictory relationship with man's best friend. We keep dogs and are kept by them. We love dogs and (we assume) we are loved by them. Even while we see ourselves in dogs, we also treat them in surprising ways. On the one hand, we let them into our beds, we give them meaningful names, make them members of our family, and buy them the...
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 28 cm
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English
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"A dog's nose is 300 times more powerful than a human nose, so it's no wonder that dogs use their incredibly advanced sense of smell to do some very important jobs. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent explores the various ways specific dogs have put their super sniffing ability to use: from bedbug sniffers to explosive detectors to life-saving allergy detectors ... and more. This dynamic photo-essay includes first-hand accounts from the people who work closely...
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96 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"Learn everything there is to know about our furry friends in this adorable book of dogs for children, including their body language, what they are dreaming about, and what they are trying to say to you. Children aged 5-7 can learn about the profiles of over 50 different dog breeds, including well-loved favorites, such as the Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Dachshund, French Bulldog, Great Dane, and more! This book for canine lovers is arranged into the...
56) Police
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64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
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"Describes animals, such as dogs and horses, which work with police in such areas as search-and-rescue, tracking criminals, and sniffing out explosives"--Provided by publisher.
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111 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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"Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their closest companions: their dogs! Told from the point of view of Rusty the terrier, this lively, illustrated book gives kids a front-seat view to the everyday lives of dogs, sharing lessons and growing children into the best pet owners they can be"-- Provided by publisher.
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