Making Sense of Dog Senses
How Our Furry Friends Experience the World
- Publisher
- Owlkids Books Inc.
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2024
- Category
- Dogs, Zoology, Biology
- Recommended Age
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 5 to 12
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781771475242
- Publish Date
- Apr 2024
- List Price
- $21.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781771476089
- Publish Date
- Apr 2024
- List Price
- $12.99
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Description
A playful yet scientifically precise exploration of a dog’s five senses that will help middle grade readers better appreciate the canine point of view (for ages 8-12)
Did you know that dogs have millions more olfactory receptors than humans and that their noses are built to reserve some air that they breathe in just for smelling? So why the butt sniffing? Actually, dogs discern a lot of information about another dog from a whiff of that region, including the dog’s health and eating habits.
In five chapters that explore each of a dog’s senses, and an additional chapter that questions whether dogs might have senses that people don’t, this middle-grade nonfiction book explains canine senses from both evolutionary and scientific perspectives. Sidebars offer additional information throughout the text, including hands-on activities that let readers experience a dog’s sensory abilities for themselves.
Written with an approachable tone and loaded with fascinating facts, Making Sense of Dog Senses presents readers with both curious and practical insights into their canine pals’ behavior.
About the authors
STEPHANIE GIBEAULT is a children’s author who holds a Master of Science in animal behavior, a bachelor’s degree in ecology and evolution, and a professional dog trainer certification. She adores dogs, escape rooms, and photography, and lives just outside of Toronto, Ontario.
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RAZ LATIF has contributed to numerous publications including Chickadee, The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, and Scientific American. Odd Couples is his debut as a children’s book illustrator, but it definitely won’t be his last. Raz lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Awards
- Commended, A Junior Library Guild selection
- Commended, Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Award Honour Book
Editorial Reviews
"This book would be a good option for kids with questions after observing dog behavior or families considering adding a new pet to the family. Although there are plenty of informational picture books about dogs, the focus on the science of dog senses makes this one unique and worth adding to a collection."
Youth Services Book Review
"A delight for readers young and old—sure to spark a love of science and a deeper understanding of the fascinating minds we share our homes with.”
Dr. Brian Hare, author of the New York Times Bestseller, Genius of Dogs
"Entertaining and aptly named ... Who knew a book about rods and cones, cochlea, and secret nose compartments could be so accessible and fun? Dog lovers of all ages, prepare to nerd out!"
Shelf Awareness
"A highly appealing book!"
Canadian Review of Materials
"The author tucks in several very simple but ingeniously designed ways for hands-on readers to get a feeling for how dog and human senses differ."
Kirkus Reviews
"The author tucks in several very simple but ingeniously designed ways for hands-on readers to get a feeling for how dog and human senses differ."
School Library Journal
