BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jon Katz's Going Home.
In Dog Days, Jon Katz, the squire of Bedlam Farm, allows us to live our dreams of leaving the city for the country, and shares the unpredictable adventure of farm life. The border collies, the sheep, the chickens, the cat, the ram, and one surprisingly sociable steer named Elvis all contribute to the hum (and occasional roar) of Bedlam. On timeless summer days...

“Change loves me, defines and stalks me like a laser-guided smart bomb. It comes at me in all forms, suddenly and with enormous impact, from making shifts in work to having and raising a kid to buying a cabin on a distant mountaintop. Sometimes, change comes on four legs.”
In his popular and widely praised Running to the Mountain, Jon Katz wrote of the strength and support he found in the massive forms of his...

Examines the temperament, coloring, anatomy, feeding habits, and needs of the Alaskan Malamute.

Describes the breed of dogs called Cesky terriers, covering history, color and coat, care, feeding, and more.

Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief description to German shepherds.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of bulldogs.

"Get to know the smart and proud poodle from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-bleed photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--

This title introduces readers to the durable and brave Dachshund breed. The book talks about what the dogs look like, their history, talents, common personality traits and needs. Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

"Get to know the dependable and friendly Great Dane from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-bleed photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the devoted Rottweiler. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Rottweiler breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these powerful, intelligent dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company....