Book
Atlas of dogs / illustrated by Kelsey Heaton ; written by Frances Evans.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781838694463 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 112 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
- Publisher: Dublin, Ireland : Lonely Planet, 2022.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Dogs > Juvenile literature. Dog breeds > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Informational works. Children's atlases. Atlases. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 636.7 Eva | 31681030059521 | JNONFIC | Checked out | 11/28/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
Taking readers around the world, this fully illustrated guide to weird and wonderful dog breeds profiles their history, their physical characteristics and their personality traits. 12,000 first printing. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
Satisfy your canine curiosity with this who's who of dogs. This fully illustrated guide will take you on a woof-tastic journey around the world to meet over 150 weird and wonderful dog breeds - from the dapper Boston Terrier to the chirpy German Dachshund, the lively Portuguese Podengo and the tiny but tough Australian Terrier. Written by Frances Evans and featuring incredibly cute illustrations by Kelsey Heaton, this gorgeous hardcover atlas features large maps of each continent that show where each dogbreed (both common and rare) is from. Follow-on pooch profiles then give the low-down on each one - their history, their physical characteristics and their personality traits. Region-by-region, we explore North America, South America, Europe (North and West), Europe (South and East), Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Additional special topics include Additional special features include: Atlas of a dog's body and their super senses, Doggie dictionary, Little dogs and Gentle giants, Terrific terriers, Dogs with jobs, Heroic hounds, Cute crossbreeds and marvelous mixes, Doggie sports, and more. - Grand Central Pub
Satisfy your canine curiosity with this fully illustrated guide to over 150 of the worldâs weird and wonderful dog breeds. Large maps of each continent show the origin of each dog and profile pages provide an insight into where they come from, their history, their physical characteristics and their personality traits. Itâs going to be pawsome! - Grand Central Pub
Explore the paw-some world of pooches in this definitive guide to dogs thatâs packed with fun facts and illustrations. Large continent maps show the origin of 150 weird and wonderful breeds like the Greenland Dog with wicked sledging skills. Plus amazing Pooch Profiles provide size, coat and personality stats. Kids will love this whoâs who of dogs!
Discover bright and cheery dog diagrams to learn about their super senses and satisfy your canine curiosity with brilliant features about record-breaking hounds, fluffy film stars and more. Kids will meet some of the worldâs most unique pups like Africaâs magnificent Basenji that doesnât bark but yodels and the mighty Irish Wolfhound that towers above its four-pawed friends.
Inside Atlas of Dogs:
- 150 awesome breeds and crossbreeds from North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand
- Large maps of each continent that show where each dog breed originates from
- Atlas of a dogâs body and their super senses
- Lively and colourful illustrations throughout with annotations that reveal unique and quirky dog facts and features
- Pooch Profile detailing country of origin, size, coat and personality
- Insightful Doggie Dictionary to help humans understand what their four-pawed pal is trying to say
- Low-down of dogs with jobs including Hollywood hounds and courageous canines
- Themed fun features that cover little dogs, gentle giants, heroic pups, doggie sports, furry film stars - and so much more
- Plus, practical tips about just what it takes to look after your own waggy-tailed dog at home
From small dogs to tall dogs to lovers-of-the-great-outdoors dogs, this book will take curious readers on a woof-tastic journey across the continents. Written by Frances Evans and featuring incredibly cute illustrations by Kelsey Heaton, Atlas of Dogs shares wow-factor facts about our furry best friends. Perfect for kids who want to learn more about the history of dogs and puppy personalities, this beautiful hardcover atlas can be treasured forever.About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
- HARPERCOLL
Satisfy your canine curiosity with this fully illustrated guide to the worldâs weird and wonderful dog breeds. Large maps of each continent show the origin of each dog breed and profile pages provide an insight into where they come from, their history, their physical characteristics and their personality traits. Itâs going to be pawsome! - HARPERCOLL
Satisfy your canine curiosity with this whoâs who (or should that be âwoofâs woofâ) of dogs. This fully illustrated guide lets us off the lead to explore all the weird and wonderful dog breeds from around the globe. Large maps of each continent show where each dog breed (both common and rare) is from.
Follow-on doggy profile pages will then give the low-down on each one - where they come from, their history, their physical characteristics and their personality traits. Special themed spreads include Dogs that Work, How Dogs Communicate, Doggy heroes and more. From the Alaskan malamute and the dalmatian to the labrador and the Welsh corgi, this has got canines covered.
Region-by-region, we explore:
- North America
- South America
- Europe (West)
- Europe (South and East)
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia and New Zealand
Special features include:
- Dog myths and legends
- How dogs communicate with one another and with humans
- Record-breaking dogs
- Popular mixed-breed dogs around the world
- Hound dogs and their super senses
- And many more!
Itâs going to be pawsome!
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
