Dogs: An Accessible Science Book About Canines with Fun Facts for Kids (Ages 6-10) - Couverture souple

Simon, Seymour

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0064462552 ISBN 13 : 9780064462556

Editeur : HarperCollins, 2009

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 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, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

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

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0064462552
• ISBN 13: 9780064462556
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; HarperCollins, Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irlande