(3) K-3 "Do dogs have exceptional eyesight?" "How do we know when dogs were domesticated?" "Why does the Shih Tzu have a white spot on its head?" "Who's the world's tallest dog?" In this browsable survey, Abbott briefly answers questions (and poses the occasional riddle) about dog physiology, behaviors, traits, history, breeds, jobs, lore, and superlatives. All this information leads up to the book's final pages focusing on things to consider before embarking (heh) on welcoming a pup into your home. Cartoon illustrations resembling Nick Sharratt's friendly style enliven the packed pages.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn