Synopses & Reviews
Dogs are the most popular pet in the world and Seymour Simon provides useful tips and guidelines for any kid looking for a new pet. Lavishly illustrated with full-color, appealing photographs, Seymour Simon captures dogs as they work, and play.
Ages: 5 - 8
Synopsis
It's easy to see why the dog is the most popular pet in the world. For a romp in the woods or a cozy snuggle, a dog is the perfect companion Dogs are more than just loyal pets.
For thousands of years these amazing animals have helped us herd sheep, hunt for food, and keep warm. Join beloved science writer Seymour Simon as he takes a close photographic look at the dog, our best friend.
Synopsis
Dogs are the most popular pet in the world and award-winning science writer Seymour Simon provides useful tips and guidelines for any kid looking for a new pet. Lavishly illustrated with full-color, appealing photographs, Seymour Simon captures dogs as they work, and play. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.
This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
Synopsis
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon answers all your questions about man's best friend in this full-color photographic nonfiction picture book ideal for young dog lovers and anyone considering getting a pet dog.
When and why did dogs become pets for humans? What makes dogs so intelligent? How strong is a dog's sense of smell? What does it take to care for a pet dog? Find out and more in this fun, accessible exploration of the most popular pet in the world. Canine fans will devour the fun facts, fascinating science, and useful tips for present and future dog-owners.
This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Dogs supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
About the Author
Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 250 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, the New York State Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature, the Hope S. Dean Memorial Award from the Boston Public Library, the Washington Post-Children’s Book Guild Award, the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award, and the Mom’s Choice Award-Gold. He and his wife, Liz, live in upstate New York.