Bow Wow!: Illinois Dogs in History, Mystery, Legend, Lore, Humor and More!
Carole Marsh
Hardcover
(Gallopade Intl, Oct. 1, 1991)
More than 12 thousand years ago the first dog was domesticated, and dogs have been a favorite pet ever since! This book includes Famous Illinois Dog Tales, A Breed Apart, Obedience School, Doggone Trivia, Hot Dogs, Canine Cuisine and more + bibliography, glossary, appendix and index. Read about dog clubs and shows in Illinois, the ten most popular dog breeds in Illinois, and the rarest and strangest dog breeds anywhere! Which breed has webbed feet, white eyes and loves Cajun food? Which breed was declared a national treasure in Japan? Where did your breed of dog come from? The answers to these questions and many more can be found in this book. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational value from this book. Put some bite into history! No matter what the subject, you can count on Carole Marsh to cover the history, geography, science, math, literature & many other aspects. That's her trademark - she can charm the smarts into kids - they have fun & learn too!