Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses”
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2006
- Category
- Dogs
- Recommended Age
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 3 to 7
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781553376576
- Publish Date
- Mar 2006
- List Price
- $14.95
Classroom Resources
Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
Did you know that dogs can outrun an Olympic sprinter and "speak" three languages” Or that they can tell when storms are coming and even predict earthquakes before they happen” These are just a few of the doggone fascinating facts to discover in this ultimate companion book for young dog owners and admirers. World-renowned dog expert and author Dr. Stanley Coren knows our four-legged friends better than anyone, and this book is jam-packed with stories and photographs to engage and delight children.
About the author
Awards
- Winner, Red Cedar Award
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award
- Short-listed, Childrens’ Choices, International Reading Association
- Winner, Outstanding Children’s Book Award, Animal Behavior Society
- Winner, Best Bets - Top 10 Canadian Children’s Books, Ontario Library Association
Editorial Reviews
Not recommended for cat people.
An interesting and entertaining book — Beautiful full-color photos show many breeds — a terrific addition.
[A] wealth of interesting stuff — and tons of adorable photos.
[A] wealth of interesting stuff — and tons of adorable photos.
An interesting and entertaining book — Beautiful full-color photos show many breeds — a terrific addition.
Not recommended for cat people.
Librarian Reviews
Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?
This book has lots of useful information tied up in a fun package of questions and answers about one of man’s oldest friends. Stanley Coren has written extensively on dogs for the adult market and here he looks at how dogs see the world, how they talk and how they think, as well as how humans and dogs became friends and other details of dog breeds.Source: The Canadian Children's Bookcentre. Summer 2006. Vol.29 No. 3.
H Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?
Got a question about dogs? This hardcover is jam-packed with stories and photographs to engage and delight children, by world-renowned dog expert and author Dr. Stanley Coren.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Canadian Children’s Book News. 2007.
