Celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions, discussing scientific insights that demonstrate how sharing one's life with a dog reduces stress, provides companionship, and increases safety.
Record details
ISBN:9781101931042 (hardcover) :
ISBN:1101931043
ISBN:9781101931059
ISBN:1101931051
Physical Description:61 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Edition:First edition.
Publisher:New York, New York :Crown Books for Young Readers,[2018]
Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-58) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Part one: a perfect partnership -- Ancient bonds -- Becoming a team -- How to become a dog -- A special doggy talent -- From fearful to friendly -- Dogs by design -- Protecting their human pack -- Seen and heard -- Hunt and fetch -- Part two: the science of love -- What's on your dog's mind? -- The loving touch -- Face to face with a dog -- Talking with wags and woofs -- Doggy jealousy -- Doggy smarts -- Chaser: one very smart dog -- Part three: sharing our lives -- Work buddies -- Feeling good together -- Helping us feel safe -- Enjoying our best friends.