{"product_id":"why-are-dogs-an-illustrated-history-of-the-wonderful-world-of-dogs-volume-1","title":"Why Are Dogs: An Illustrated History of the Wonderful World of Dogs Volume 1","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrittany Long Olsen\u003c\/b\u003e is a cartoonist and illustrator with a deep love of storytelling through comics. Her previous graphic novels for young readers include \n\u003ci\u003eMagic in the Valley \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eThe Happy Shop. \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives in the Portland, Oregon area with her partner and their Australian Shepherd mix named Jetpack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEver wonder why Bulldogs have such wrinkly faces, or why Dachshunds are so long? Discover the history of 55 different dog breeds in this doggone good nonfiction book for kids, complete with comic panels and illustrations!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy do Corgis have such stubby legs? Why do Huskies have such thick fur? Why do Pomeranians have such loud barks for their tiny size? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For hundreds of years, humans have been breeding dogs and tailoring them to fit our specifications for everything, from hunting to keeping our laps warm. In this illustrated nonfiction book that combines comic panels, illustrations, diagrams, and text, readers will learn about the stories behind 55 of the most popular dog breeds around the world and why they look and act the way they do. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Some of the breeds and their histories covered in this book include: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Golden Retriever \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Labrador \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Standard Poodle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e German Shepherd \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dachshund \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beagle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e French Bulldog \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e With author Brittany Long Olsen's gorgeous and paws-itively adorable art, this guidebook has all the greatest facts and stories behind your favorite furry friends!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2025 pg. 94 (EAN 9781524885960, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781524885960, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/11\/2025 (EAN 9781524885960, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Long Olsen, Brittany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrews McMeel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-10-28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Animals \/ Dogs|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Science \u0026amp; Nature \/ Zoology|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels \/ Science \u0026amp; Nature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Dog breeds|Dogs|Illustrated works\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.1 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781524885960\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781524885960\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53030197068057,"sku":"SP-9781524885960","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781524885960_spiral.png?v=1787214143","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/why-are-dogs-an-illustrated-history-of-the-wonderful-world-of-dogs-volume-1","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}