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Is My Dog a Wolf?: How Your Pet Compares to Its Wild Cousin
64 pp.
| Lark |
August, 2006 |
TradeISBN 1-57990-732-6$9.95
(3)
K-3
This lively volume quickly answers its titular question (dogs and wolves are descendants of the ancient wolf but are now distinct species) before moving on to compare and contrast the animals' characteristics and behaviors (trainability, family structure, vocalization, hunting instincts, etc.). The pages are rather busy with lots of color photos, captions, and large headings, but dog lovers won't mind. Ind.