How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language

Name: How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language
Brand: National Geographic Children's Books
SKU: 313730
Price: 10.01 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Aline Alexander Newman
ISBN: 9781426313738

By: Aline Alexander Newman, Gary Weitzman

National Geographic Children's Books / 2013 / Paperback

Write a Review

In Stock

Stock No: WW313730

Buy Item $10.01 Retail: ~~$12.95~~ Save 23% ($2.94)

In Stock

Quantity:

Stock No: WW313730

National Geographic Children's Books / 2013 / Paperback

Quantity:

Add To Cart

or checkout with

Product Close-up

This product is not available for expedited shipping.

* This product is available for shipment only to the USA.

Product Description

▼▲

Dogs have been man's best friend for generations and they are intuitive to their owner. Learn more about what your dog is trying to tell you with How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language. This book is divided into chapters on body talk, facial cues that your dog gives you, more about your dog's scent and why he smells certain things, demeanors and attitudes, and so much more! Includes quizzes, fun facts, timelines, vet and care advice, hands on activities, training tips and more.

Product Information

▼▲

Title: How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language
By: Aline Alexander Newman, Gary Weitzman
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
Vendor: National Geographic Children's Books
Publication Date: 2013

Weight: 14 ounces
ISBN: 142631373X
ISBN-13: 9781426313738
Ages: 8-12
Stock No: WW313730

Publisher's Description

▼▲

Do you speak dog? How to Speak Dog is a fun, informative, and photographically driven book that helps kids understand what their dog is trying to tell them through body language and behavior. Super-engaging dog photography, along with National Geographic Kids' signature bold and bouncy design, helps illustrate the key canine concepts. Quick-hit tip boxes, fun facts about mankind's best friends, and informative sidebars from the experts enliven the text. Readers young and old will respond to the irresistible call of the canine in this delightful book that will warm hearts and wag tails everywhere--a must-have in every home where pups are looking for love and understanding.

Author Bio

▼▲

ALINE ALEXANDER NEWMAN is a longtime contributor to National Geographic Kids magazine and a former teacher. She's a life-long animal lover who has written over 50 stories about animals from dogs to cheetahs to dolphins. Her previous books for National Geographic include two chapter books: Ape Escapes! And more True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly and Animal Superstars! And More True Stories of Animals with Amazing Talents.

DR. GARY WEITZMAN, veterinarian and President of the San Diego Humane Society, is the former CEO of the Washington Animal Rescue League, and an expert on the public radio show The Animal House.

Editorial Reviews

▼▲

Winner of the 2014 Animal Behavior Society's Outstanding Children's Book Award

"This book is geared toward kids but is fun for dog lovers of all ages." –Have Sippy Will Travel blog