History Of Pets And People (Animals In The House) (Hardcover)

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There are plenty of books about pet care and some about the evolution of cats and dogs. This very attractive offering covers both of these subjects and so much more. As the subtitle indicates, Keenan provides an overview of pets and their people. Beginning with statistics about pet ownership, the text goes on to describe how animals and humans came together (nicely delineated through the ages) and discusses how this relationship has changed and deepened. There are solid sections on cats and dogs, but Keenan doesn't forget about birds, rodents, lizards, and fish, among others. Eye-catchingly designed, the format uses Photoshop to best advantage, providing interesting graphics, popping borders, and plenty of pictures featuring adorable animals. An extensive source list, including periodicals and Web sites, will lead children to more. A terrific choice for animal lovers. Cooper, Ilene

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Nonfiction (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439692865
• ISBN-13: 978-0439692861
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,565 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids who own pets - and those who would keep them - will find this a lively, fascinating leisure choice., June 10, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

ANIMALS IN THE HOUSE: A HISTORY OF PETS AND PEOPLE isn't your usual survey of a single kind of pet, but a wide-ranging history of pets through the ages and the famous personalities who kept them. Chapters begin with a history of the animal in the wild and consider its domestication and the points of its popularity as a pet, blending history with fun anecdotes and even superstitions. Kids who own pets - and those who would keep them - will find this a lively, fascinating leisure choice.