Fogle, Bruce. Dogs.FOGLE, Bruce. Dogs. (Eyewitness Companions.) DK. 344p. illus. index. c2006. 0-7566-1692-1. $25.00. JSA Dr. Fogle, author of five previous books about dogs, gives the general reader a detailed look at man's best friend. Chapters cover origins; the domesticated do·mes·ti·cate tr.v. do·mes·ti·cat·ed, do·mes·ti·cat·ing, do·mes·ti·cates 1. To cause to feel comfortable at home; make domestic. 2. To adopt or make fit for domestic use or life. 3. a. dog; small, medium, large, and extra-large dogs; caring for a dog; and training a dog. From the dog as a fashion accessory to equipment for dogs such as seatbelts, hiking backpacks, and neoprene neoprene: see rubber. neoprene Any of a class of elastomers (rubberlike synthetic organic compounds of high molecular weight) made by polymerization of the monomer 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene and vulcanized (cross-linked, like rubber), by sulfur, shoes, this book is full of detailed text and many illustrations per page. Some breeds will be familiar, such as the bull terrier, schnauzer schnauzer (shnou`zər), a sturdy, wirehaired dog developed in S Germany. There are three separate breeds of schnauzer distinguished by their size. The standard schnauzer is a medium-sized dog whose existence in Germany dates back to the 15th cent. , dachshund dachshund (dăks`h  nd, –ənd, dăsh`–), breed of small, short-legged hound developed in Germany over hundreds of years. It stands from 5 to 9 in. , cocker spaniel, collie, and Cairn terrier (Toto in The Wizard of Oz Wizard of Ozreaches and departs from Oz in circus balloon. [Children’s Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Ballooning Wizard of Oz false wizard takes up residence in Emerald City. [Am. Lit. ). Others are exotics seen only in dog shows, such as the grand gascon-saintongeois and kromfohrlander. Medical care, basic obedience training, the elderly dog, grooming, and destructive behavior are also covered. Lists of useful contact groups end the volume. Recommended for the breadth of its coverage. Janet Julian, English Teacher (retired), Grafton, MA J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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