The True-or-False Book of Dogs

by Patricia Lauber, Rosalyn Schanzer (Illustrator)

They howl along with our singing, ward off strangers with their fierce barking, and welcome us at the door before we reach it. The animal-loving duo who created The True-or-False Book of Cats and The True-or-False Book of Horses teams up once again, this time to pay homage to our canine companions. In her accessible true-or-false format, Newbery Honor author Patricia Lauber enlightens the curious. She tells the whole story -- how certain wolves became dogs and how dogs became specialized while retaining wolflike traits. Rosalyn Schanzer shows forty different breeds of dog here -- as well as several mixed-breed varieties. With her caring touch, she captures the qualities that make us love them so. Whether you’re the proud owner of a St. Bernard or dream of adopting a chihuahua, this book is for you. The friendship between you and your dog carries on a relationship that has lasted for thousands of years.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Patricia Lauber is the author of more than sixty-five books for young readers. Many of them are in the field of science, and their range reflects the diversity of her own interests - bats, dolphins, dogs, volcanoes, earthquakes, the ice ages, the Everglades, the planets, and earthworms.

Two of her books, SEEDS: POP STICK GLIDE and JOURNEY TO THE PLANETS, were nonfiction nominees for The American Book Award. She was the 1983 winner of The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for her overall contribution to children's nonfiction literature.

As well as writing books, Ms. Lauber has been editor of Junior Scholastic, editor-in-chief of Science World, and chief editor, science and mathematics, of The New Book of Knowledge.

A graduate of Wellesley College, she is married and lives in Connecticut. When not writing, she enjoys hiking, sailing, traveling, cooking, reading, and listening to music.

Reviews

[RaChelle Holmberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

adorable, just the exact right size for a fun break with my developmentally delayed adult son. .. not babyish at all, very age appro!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

My namesake and one of my favorite topics? Couldn’t be better! Love the crisp, animated illustrations! An interesting history of how wolves became dogs; I’d be interested to read the adult version to see how closely the information holds true. The writing answers a lot of questions, but also invokes many too. So many facts! Great illustrations! Several breeds I’ve never heard of. Quite enjoyable and a great addition to the classroom library!

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

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