Sarosiak, Carlie. World of Dogs, A: A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog Lovers. Luisa Uribe, Illus. Nosy Crow, 09/2024. 96pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8-88777-096-3. GRADES 1–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Did you know some greyhounds can run faster than a racehorse? Or that a dog’s nose is 10,000 times more sensitive than a human’s? These and a wealth of other facts about man’s best friend make up this fascinating book on dogs. There are sections on dog breeds, how dogs communicate, working dogs, how to train a dog, and much, much more, including dogs from around the world. Each spread focuses on a topic, such as Dogs in Science, or War Dogs, containing a paragraph each on several areas of that topic, illustrated with colorful artwork depicting what is being discussed. There is an index and glossary, and the endpapers show many different breeds of dogs. This is sure to attract casual readers and those writing reports on these favorite pets.
Penny Peck—San José State University iSchool