Dog Science Unleashed

By Jodi Wheeler-Toppen

Part of the National Geographic Kids Hands-on Science series

Explore science with your dog through fun, hands-on activities.

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80 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Unleash the scientist in you with your dog as your lab partner! Dive into 22 engaging activities that reveal how your furry friend thinks, moves, and senses the world. Can your dog hear what you can't? Is he color-blind? Discover these mysteries and more with step-by-step experiments and fascinating insights into canine behavior. By the end, you'll have a detailed profile of your loyal companion, all while having fun and learning together. Perfect for budding scientists eager to explore the wonders of the canine world.

From the publisher

Learn about science with the most faithful lab partner you’ll ever have – your dog! Discover how your canine companion thinks, moves, drinks, stays warm, gets clean, cools off, and more. Have fun with 22 safe and pup-friendly activities that let you work alongside your dog to discover what makes him tick. Learn to take your dog’s pulse and find out how much blood is pumping through his body. Find out if your dog hears things you can’t by making a dog whistle. What colors can your dog see? Is he color-blind? Each activity is paired with step-by-step instructions, clear and interesting scientific explanations, and cool photographs shot specifically for this book. Hands-on activities and fun information for budding scientists prompt further learning and offer a behind-the-scenes look at current canine research. When you are finished with the book you’ll have a vet-worthy profile of the best canine companion on the planet–yours! This book is part of the National Geographic Kids Hands-on Science line which makes science fun and accessible.

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