Shih Tzus

Description: Cuddly and cute, shih tzus are some of the most popular dogs around. Learn more about these fuzzy, friendly dogs in this book. The book includes a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, infographics, maps, informative captions and sidebars, fast facts, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.

Brief description: Susan Heinrichs Gray holds BS and MS degrees in Zoology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She also attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman where she studied film production. Mrs. Gray has taught classes in General Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Film Animation, and Graphics for Scientists. She also has worked as a freshwater biologist and scientific illustrator. In her 25 years as a writer, Mrs. Gray has covered a wide range of topics. She has written science books for children, newsletters for business owners, health education materials for patients, and drug reports for pharmaceutical companies. However, she especially enjoys writing nonfiction books for children. This gives her an opportunity to research current events and make them interesting to young readers. Susan enjoys gardening, traveling, and playing the piano. She and her husband, Michael, live in Cabot, Arkansas, with their dog and four cats.