The Dog: Why Are Dogs' Noses Wet?

The Dog: Why Are Dogs' Noses Wet?
Scholastic
Nonfiction

This is a fun book to read that gives you general information about dogs. It's a wonderful book for dog lovers (like me), who are interested in expanding their knowledge of different types of dogs. It is a question and answer book filled with all kinds of exciting, true facts. It answers all different kinds of questions from "why do dogs dig?" to things like "why do dogs wag their tales?" Personally, I enjoyed this book because I was able to learn new things about dogs and their silly habits. However, this book may not be for everyone.

This book could be implemented in the classroom in a couple ways. For example, you could ask your students to pick a dog that they think would fit their lifestyle and personality. You could then ask them to write why they believe this breed of dog is right for them. Some students may have personal stories to share about dogs they may already have as pets and others may be encouraged by this book to get a dog. You can also use this book as a way to explain to children that their are many dogs in the world that do not have loving homes, but need them. Next, you could ask students to think of another question they have about dogs and then research that question to find an answer. You could then allow your students to share what they learned with the class.