Nonfiction Dogs

A New York Times bestselling author's compelling portrait of the universal human need for animal companions -- from dogs and cats to horses, birds, house-rabbits, and even exotica such as lizards and snakes.In The Animal's Companion, the acclaimed author of Red: A History of the Redhead, Jacky...

This audiobook is full of jokes for kids of all ages.

Fun Facts and Trivia for Kids is the perfect choice to help fill their curious minds. This audiobook comes bursting with fun and exciting facts.

Penny the basset shows up at the Borlands' Connecticut farmhouse on a cold, snowy day-head held high, tail wagging, as if she were a long-awaited guest. Hal and Barbara Borland were no strangers to strays. Pat, the rabbit hound thousands of people came to know in The Dog Who Came to Stay, had also appeared one winter, staying to become the family's dear companion. Now, Pat is gone, and Hal and Barbara are bereft without canine company. They fall in love with Penny—and she seems to fit right in.

Ignite your child's curiosity with a fascinating collection of 132 multiple-choice animal trivia on some of the most interesting animals! Test your knowledge, and learn new information that you can share with family and friends!

On the heels of her family’s beloved dog’s death, one woman returns to the canines of her past in order to imagine the human she hopes to become in the future in her memoir, What Is a Dog? Chloe Shaw is in a dog house of her own choosing. A married mother with kids, the death of Booker, her...

Meet Conan the Special Forces Combat Dog! This is a super exciting true story about Conan's mission to get the number-one most wanted terrorist in the world! It's perfect for kids ages nine to 12 years old, but also great for kids ages five to nine years old.

やさしい涙を流した後に、幸せな気持ちがあふれる。

When Steven Carino discovered his dog, Oliver, had been stolen from his car, he knew he would do anything to get Oliver back. The friendly Yorkie-Shih Tzu mix - with his bundle of black and brown hair, long floppy ears, and big round eyes - had been Steven's companion during even the loneliest days. But it took more than one man to bring Oliver home. It took a community of friends and strangers who believed that love is worth fighting for.

Bringing a puppy into your life can be one of the most exciting things you do, but it can also be a massive headache if you fail to train your cute fluffy pal to be the obedient life-long companion you want and need. This book will teach you positive training methods that will build trust and respect between you and your puppy.

As part of an elite team of Marines, Craig Grossi was sent on his most dangerous assignment to the Sangin District of Afghanistan. He expected to face harsh conditions and violence from Taliban fighters.

This is a true story of Oscar P. Dog, a puppy who was adopted by a Navy warship on deployment and found his way to America. It is designed to make you laugh and perhaps help military kids understand the concept of a deployment.

Dogs have been considered man’s best friend for over 12,000 years. In fact, the dog was actually the first animal to be domesticated and kept as a pet! There are hundreds of different breeds, which have been used for hunting, literary muses, sports, and, most of all, companionship. Needless to say, there is so much to learn about our canine companions.

Elly ska sova över hos sin bästa kompis Lana. Eftersom Lana har stukat foten tar Elly ut hennes vilda lilla mops på en promenad i skogen. Men det går inte alls som planerat. Först blir Elly nermejad i diket av ett par cyklister och när hon kommer på benen igen är mopsen spårlöst försvunnen. Och i sin jakt på hunden kommer Elly själv längre och längre bort från stigen. Kommer hon att hitta mopsen vid liv och dessutom finna vägen tillbaka? I dessa tio fristående berättelser får vi stifta bekantskap med både människor och djur.

Los coyotes, zorros y lobos son cánidos salvajes, primos de una de nuestras mascotas favoritas, los perros. ¿Qué cánidos salvajes viven solos y cuáles en manadas? Todos comen carne, pero uno caza animales grandes y los otros cazan animales más pequeños. También se comen frutas y plantas. ¿Cómo se comunican entre sí? ¿Qué cánidos salvajes podrías ver en tu patio trasero? Centrado en los cánidos salvajes que se encuentran en América del Norte, este libro describe las similitudes y diferencias entre estos animales en el título más reciente de la serie de “Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes”.

Goldens are charming fur-balls of energy! These magical guys and gals become part of the family and teach us more than imaginable. They are loyal, intelligent, friendly, and change their owners lives forever. Un-trained goldens can be a little...“ruff” around the edges though! The breeds combination of high-energy and friendliness can easily lead to over-excitement. Jumping on strangers out of joy, chewing on pillows or your kids homework are just some of the issues inexperienced owners run into.

Who would win in a slow sprint, the Australian Tiger Beetle or the American falcon? Is the sperm whale built to be a great long-distance swimmer or is perseverance her winning attribute? What would a tiger look like in a bikini? Find out all of this and more in the Animal Games, a competition like no other, where the world's most fascinating animals go head to head to become champions in their field. Full of fascinating and surprising facts and motivational takeaways that show even the most understated animals have hidden skills, you can't always judge something by its appearance.

From the stars of the Netflix documentary Life in the Doghouse and founders of one of the most recognized rescue organizations in the world, the poignant story of how Danny and Ron found each other during a time they each needed rescuing, and how they transformed their home into a haven for dogs...

Discover how to easily integrate your new puppy into the family with these child-friendly fun and easy training tips. So you’ve finally given in to your child’s constant pleas for a new dog. Are you ready to welcome this new addition into your life? While owning a dog can seem like an additional chore for you, it can be the start of a magical and lifelong bond between your child and their dog.

Sofias allra största intresse är hundar. Så har det varit fram tills nu. Men plötsligt märker hon att det faktiskt finns annat i livet. Bosse till exempel. Men delar han Sofias känslor? Och vad händer egentligen mellan honom och Sofias bästa kompis Maggan? I den populära ungdomsserien om hundtokiga Sofia finns fem böcker: Sofias valpar, Hundtokiga Sofia, Sofia på hundutställning, Sofia och Loppan på kurs och Sofia är hundvakt. Pia Sonefjord är född 1939 och driver en kennel i Dalarna. Hon har skrivit många böcker för barn och unga, bland annat serien om hundtokiga Sofia.