Does a Tiger Go to the Dentist?
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014

Does a Tiger Go to the Dentist?

By Harriet Ziefert, Emily Bolam (Illustrator)

Part of the Think About series

Why don't wild animals need dentists, but humans do?

3.5/5 Goodreads · 30 ratings
32 pages
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Explore the curious world of dental care through the eyes of wild animals and humans. Discover why tigers and wolves skip the dentist, while humans can't afford to. This engaging journey compares animal and human dental habits, revealing the importance of oral hygiene for people. Dive into intriguing questions like who gets more cavities, and uncover the secrets behind animal teeth maintenance. With activities to deepen understanding, this book invites young readers to ponder what makes humans unique in their dental care needs. Are you ready to think about it?

From the publisher

Does a tiger brush and floss?Does a wolf get his fangs cleaned?Who gets the most cavities, people or puppies? How animals and people use and maintain their teeth is explained in this Think About… title. Using comparisons between animals and people, the widely praised Think About . . . series helps children understand what makes humans human. Each includes a final spread with activities to reinforce the material. This title explores why animals in the wild don’t go to dentists, and why it’s important that humans do.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
July 8, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781609054519

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