Are you a cat lover? A dog person? Either way, this book is for you! Read about how your favorite companion came to be a pet and how its body works...
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Apr 22, 2011
Peacegal
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Delightful illustrations and a multitude of facts define Dogs and Cats. It’s actually two books in one: turn the book one way to read about dogs, and flip it upside down to read about cats. Children are always interested in animals, and our closest companions are especially popular subjects to learn and read about.
Issues covered include the history and domestication of dogs and cats, talents and attributes, lifecycle, and fun facts about individual animals.
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Issues covered include the history and domestication of dogs and cats, talents and attributes, lifecycle, and fun facts about individual animals.
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Dec 30, 2010
Lisa
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I love Jenkins’ books, and I love dogs and cats. But I wasn’t sure if I’d be as impressed with a book by him about domesticated dogs and cats as I’ve been by his books about wild nature. I ended up loving this one as much as I’ve loved most of the others by him that I’ve read.
This book is so creative. I happened to see the dog side first so I started with dogs, but flip the book over and then you read about cats. You can start either way. There are really two cover illustrations for th More...
This book is so creative. I happened to see the dog side first so I started with dogs, but flip the book over and then you read about cats. You can start either way. There are really two cover illustrations for th More...
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Nov 10, 2009
(NS) - Heather
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Steve Jenkins provides a delightful book of facts about two of humanities very best friends. When you are finished reading all about dogs, you are able to turn the book over in a similar format written about cats. It's almost as if you are able to get two for the price of one in this informational text. These two species even meet in the middle for a big spread where they are sharing space in total peace. There is just a ton of knowledge compiled into this book, which is topped off with real
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Nov 10, 2009
Laura
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This informational picture book is written for students in grades 2-6. Written by Steve Jenkins, an award-winning author, this book shares a lot of very interesting facts about both cats an dogs. The format of the book is very interesting. The front cover has a picture of the dog, while the back cover has an upside-down picture of a cat. As read starting from the dog side you learn all about dogs. Then when you reach the middle of the book you have to flip the book over and start at the beg
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May 06, 2010
Kaethe
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One could read it for the information, I suppose, although I can't imagine why. But I looooove what Steve Jenkins can do with some paper. As it is, I've read pretty much the same factoids in a dozen other books. Get it for the art.
Jan 17, 2008
Bethany
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I read this book as part of my participation in the Bill Morris book evaluation seminar at ALA Midwinter.
This is a dual book, with Cats beginning on one end and Dogs on the other. Each page within the Cats section includes a little factoid about dogs, and vice-versa.
The torn paper illustrations are also very creative yet realistic. The information included in this book is not highly specialized, but does go beyond common knowledge. There are no substantial references o More...
This is a dual book, with Cats beginning on one end and Dogs on the other. Each page within the Cats section includes a little factoid about dogs, and vice-versa.
The torn paper illustrations are also very creative yet realistic. The information included in this book is not highly specialized, but does go beyond common knowledge. There are no substantial references o More...
Jan 06, 2009
Bree
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Great format, but clinical and factual rather than fun. Perhaps that was the author's intent, but I was looking for more.
Dec 28, 2011
Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)
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I like how this book reverses from dogs to cats or cats to dogs. Lots of great facts about dogs and cats
Mar 19, 2009
Addie
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I loved half of the book (the dog side ) and strongly disliked the other.
Nov 19, 2007
April
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Facts and great pictures make for a great book. Steve Jenkins has really done a great job with a topic that every kid loves! Dogs and Cats is a two sided book with one side dedicated to each beloved pet. Each side follows the same fact filled formula. The book is illustrated beautifully with animals pieced from different types of paper. The small details in the book make it a great one to read as a family and for kids living in an ask.com fast fact world.
Jan 08, 2008
Julie
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Paper collage illustrations draw readers in--learn facts about cats, or flip the book over to find dog facts.
Jul 21, 2008
Jen H.
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Read all about dogs and then flip it to read all about cats. Recommend for grades 2+
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