Explore the paw-some world of pooches in this definitive guide to dogs
that's packed with fun facts and illustrations. Large continent maps
show the origin of 150 weird and wonderful breeds like the Greenland Dog
with wicked sledging skills. Plus amazing Pooch Profiles provide size,
coat and personality stats. Kids will love this who's who of dogs!
Discover bright and cheery dog diagrams to learn about their super
senses and satisfy your canine curiosity with brilliant features about
record-breaking hounds, fluffy film stars and more. Kids will meet some
of the world's most unique pups like Africa's magnificent Basenji that
doesn't bark but yodels and the mighty Irish Wolfhound that towers
above its four-pawed friends.
Inside Atlas of Dogs:
- 150 awesome breeds and crossbreeds from North America, South
America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand
- Large maps of each continent that show where each dog breed
originates from
- Atlas of a dog's body and their super senses
- Lively and colourful illustrations throughout with annotations
that reveal unique and quirky dog facts and features
- Pooch Profile detailing country of origin, size, coat and
personality
- Insightful Doggie Dictionary to help humans understand what their
four-pawed pal is trying to say
- Low-down of dogs with jobs including Hollywood hounds and
courageous canines
- Themed fun features that cover little dogs, gentle giants, heroic
pups, doggie sports, furry film stars - and so much more
- Plus, practical tips about just what it takes to look after
your own waggy-tailed dog at home
From small dogs to tall dogs to lovers-of-the-great-outdoors dogs, this
book will take curious readers on a woof-tastic journey across the
continents. Written by Frances Evans and featuring incredibly cute
illustrations by Kelsey Heaton, Atlas of Dogs shares wow-factor facts
about our furry best friends. Perfect for kids who want to learn more
about the history of dogs and puppy personalities, this beautiful
hardcover atlas can be treasured forever.
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the
world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first
book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a
dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a
passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates
and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a
way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
