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Resources for Students: Fiction
Good-bye, Sheepie by Robert Burleigh
This short story tells the tale of a young boy whose dog passes away and shows how the boy's father helps him to understand and get through the sadness he feels regarding his dog's death.
This short story tells the tale of a young boy whose dog passes away and shows how the boy's father helps him to understand and get through the sadness he feels regarding his dog's death.
Charlie the Ranch Dog by Ree Drummond
This story follows a day in the life of an old hound dog named Charlie, who lives and works on a ranch. Charlie thinks he is a great help around the ranch, but is he really? Read this book to find out who really does all the work on the ranch.
This story follows a day in the life of an old hound dog named Charlie, who lives and works on a ranch. Charlie thinks he is a great help around the ranch, but is he really? Read this book to find out who really does all the work on the ranch.
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
This book tells the tale of a young boy growing up in the Ozark Mountains who dreams of having hunting dogs of his very own. Because his family is so poor, he must save up the money himself for two years doing odd jobs and trapping animals before he can purchase two hound dogs. Together, the three go on many adventures hunting raccoons, until one day when the boy, Billy, finds his life in danger. Will he and the dogs make it out alive? Find out by reading this classic book.
This book tells the tale of a young boy growing up in the Ozark Mountains who dreams of having hunting dogs of his very own. Because his family is so poor, he must save up the money himself for two years doing odd jobs and trapping animals before he can purchase two hound dogs. Together, the three go on many adventures hunting raccoons, until one day when the boy, Billy, finds his life in danger. Will he and the dogs make it out alive? Find out by reading this classic book.
Dog Years by Sally Warner
This novel tells the tale of Casey, who moves away from his home to Philadelphia with his mom and sister after his father is sent to jail for robbery. Feeling insecure about being in his new school, Casey feels as if time has slowed down and he is living in dog years, where each day, week, and month feel like seven. Despite these feelings, Casey uses "dog years" as an inspiration for his class newspaper, designing a comic strip of the same name.
This novel tells the tale of Casey, who moves away from his home to Philadelphia with his mom and sister after his father is sent to jail for robbery. Feeling insecure about being in his new school, Casey feels as if time has slowed down and he is living in dog years, where each day, week, and month feel like seven. Despite these feelings, Casey uses "dog years" as an inspiration for his class newspaper, designing a comic strip of the same name.
Nonfiction Resources
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner
Want to know the whole story of Hachiko? This book tells Hachiko's story from the perspective of a boy who watches the dog waiting near Shibuya station every day for his dead master.
Want to know the whole story of Hachiko? This book tells Hachiko's story from the perspective of a boy who watches the dog waiting near Shibuya station every day for his dead master.
Marley: A Dog Like No Other by John Grogan
This lovely true story about a family and their beloved dog follows the adventures (and misadventures) of Marley, a Labrador Retriever. Marley is a mischievous dog who frequently misbehaves, and is afraid of thunder. You will enjoy reading about Marley as he grows from puppyhood to adulthood, laughing at Marley's behavior and feeling sad when he eventually passes away.
This lovely true story about a family and their beloved dog follows the adventures (and misadventures) of Marley, a Labrador Retriever. Marley is a mischievous dog who frequently misbehaves, and is afraid of thunder. You will enjoy reading about Marley as he grows from puppyhood to adulthood, laughing at Marley's behavior and feeling sad when he eventually passes away.
Dogs by Gail Gibbons
This informational book talks about where dogs came from, what the difference is between purebred dogs and mutts, and how to take care of a dog. If you want to expand your dog vocabulary, this book gives lots of dog terms and identifies the different body parts of a dog.
This informational book talks about where dogs came from, what the difference is between purebred dogs and mutts, and how to take care of a dog. If you want to expand your dog vocabulary, this book gives lots of dog terms and identifies the different body parts of a dog.
Dogs by David Taylor
This pocket resource by David Taylor is an encyclopedia of dog breeds. This travel-sized book gives some background information about the dog and supplies several breeds for several categories of dogs: hounds and gundogs, herding and guard dogs, terriers, and special breeds and toy dogs. The book even has a reference section with tips on how to give first aid to your dog and how to choose a dog, as well as a few examples of famous historical dogs.
This pocket resource by David Taylor is an encyclopedia of dog breeds. This travel-sized book gives some background information about the dog and supplies several breeds for several categories of dogs: hounds and gundogs, herding and guard dogs, terriers, and special breeds and toy dogs. The book even has a reference section with tips on how to give first aid to your dog and how to choose a dog, as well as a few examples of famous historical dogs.
Everything Dog: What Kids Really Want to Know About Dogs by Marty Crisp
This book answers real questions kids have asked in regards to dogs. Although some questions might seem silly at first glance, the author takes care to use factual evidence to answer each question. Questions include, "Do dogs wish we would lick them back?" and "How come my dog never seems to watch TV with me?".
This book answers real questions kids have asked in regards to dogs. Although some questions might seem silly at first glance, the author takes care to use factual evidence to answer each question. Questions include, "Do dogs wish we would lick them back?" and "How come my dog never seems to watch TV with me?".
Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds (2nd Edition) by D. Caroline Coile
This dog breed encyclopedia is much larger than the Pocket Dogs encyclopedia. Profiling over 150 breeds of dogs, this book groups dogs according to the way the American Kennel Club categorizes dogs. This book is a good reference for learning about the characteristics of each breed.
This dog breed encyclopedia is much larger than the Pocket Dogs encyclopedia. Profiling over 150 breeds of dogs, this book groups dogs according to the way the American Kennel Club categorizes dogs. This book is a good reference for learning about the characteristics of each breed.
Planet Dog: A Doglopedia by Sandra and Harry Choron
This book has almost all the dog-related information a reader could possibly want! Jam-packed with lists, quotes, and photographs, this book relates information such as famous television dogs, books about dogs, favorite breeds lists by country, dog show information, quotes about dogs, and much, much more! This book is perfect for impressing your friends with interesting facts about dogs.
This book has almost all the dog-related information a reader could possibly want! Jam-packed with lists, quotes, and photographs, this book relates information such as famous television dogs, books about dogs, favorite breeds lists by country, dog show information, quotes about dogs, and much, much more! This book is perfect for impressing your friends with interesting facts about dogs.
Video Resources
The Wonder of Dogs by Leesa Rumley (Executive Producer)
This three episode documentary talks about the origins of dog breeds, the differences between different breeds, and the extraordinary abilities of dogs, such as their keen sight and smell.
This three episode documentary talks about the origins of dog breeds, the differences between different breeds, and the extraordinary abilities of dogs, such as their keen sight and smell.
Dogs that Changed the World by Corinna Faith (Director and Producer)
This two episode documentary talks about dogs engaging in different types of work, such as sled-pulling, hunting, and many other tasks. Another episode talks about how dogs transformed from the wolf because of their reliance on our garbage. This documentary is very informative and interesting to watch.
This two episode documentary talks about dogs engaging in different types of work, such as sled-pulling, hunting, and many other tasks. Another episode talks about how dogs transformed from the wolf because of their reliance on our garbage. This documentary is very informative and interesting to watch.
Parent and Teacher Resources
Iranian Cleric Denounces Dog Owners by BBC News
This short article talks about how a prominent member of the Islamic faith in Iran is attempting to have dog owners and their dogs arrested. An interesting article, this resource shows a small snapshot of how different cultures view dogs.
This short article talks about how a prominent member of the Islamic faith in Iran is attempting to have dog owners and their dogs arrested. An interesting article, this resource shows a small snapshot of how different cultures view dogs.
Dog Years: How do You Calculate a Dog's True Age? by Ben Carter
Don't want to use a web-based calculator? This article details how to determine a dog's age without the use of a converter or calculator. It also explains why the 7:1 ratio for determining dog years is inaccurate for each breed individually.
Don't want to use a web-based calculator? This article details how to determine a dog's age without the use of a converter or calculator. It also explains why the 7:1 ratio for determining dog years is inaccurate for each breed individually.
Why Dogs' Origins are Still Mysterious by Wynne Perry
This article describes how the exact origins of dogs are still not known. Due to humans' close relationship with dogs, evidence about the geographical origins of dogs is still debated. Modern society does not know where in the world dogs originally came from, and does not know if dogs came from a specific population of wolves and were spread abroad by humans, or if they came from several different wolf populations.
This article describes how the exact origins of dogs are still not known. Due to humans' close relationship with dogs, evidence about the geographical origins of dogs is still debated. Modern society does not know where in the world dogs originally came from, and does not know if dogs came from a specific population of wolves and were spread abroad by humans, or if they came from several different wolf populations.
Millions of Dogs, Cats Coddled, 200,000 Gassed Each Year in Pet-Mad Japan by Simon Scott
This article gives a glimpse into the extremes a society can go to in regards to their attitudes about dogs. In Japan, puppies are in high demand and most pets are treated like children. However, older dogs are often euthanized or sit in animal shelters because most Japanese citizens do not want an older dog.
This article gives a glimpse into the extremes a society can go to in regards to their attitudes about dogs. In Japan, puppies are in high demand and most pets are treated like children. However, older dogs are often euthanized or sit in animal shelters because most Japanese citizens do not want an older dog.
The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour, and Interactions with People by James Serpell
This lengthy book contains several scientific studies regarding the nature and behavior of dogs. Some of the studies include an in-depth look at canine aggression, the origin of dogs, the nature of herding and guarding dogs, and the treatment of dogs by humans. Each study coincides with a chapter and has a descriptive title to enable the reader to quickly find the desired information.
This lengthy book contains several scientific studies regarding the nature and behavior of dogs. Some of the studies include an in-depth look at canine aggression, the origin of dogs, the nature of herding and guarding dogs, and the treatment of dogs by humans. Each study coincides with a chapter and has a descriptive title to enable the reader to quickly find the desired information.
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