Description: Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book invites young readers to explore the relationship between dogs and humans, and how their bond has evolved throughout history.
Brief description:
Christopher Gudgeon is the bestselling author of more than twenty books, from critically acclaimed poetry, short stories and a novel, to celebrated biographies (Stan Rogers, Milton Acorn) and a range of popular histories. He has been nominated for three ReLit Awards, a Leacock Medal and a Gerald Lampert Memorial Award and has received a Gemini Award as the creator/producer/writer of a hit TV series. He has contributed to dozens of magazines and periodicals. His book Great Apes: Protecting Our Animal Cousins was published in the Orca Wild series. He lives in Toronto.
Review Quotes:
"The tone is kid-friendly and accessible. Whether hunters, herders, high-tech helpers or beloved family pets, dogs demonstrate high levels of social intelligence. Most kids can attest to this and will thoroughly enjoy this handsome STEM work."
-- "Booklist"