"A boy, a dog and a know-it-all narrator are thwarted by a cat who refuses to learn a trick. . . . This spoof on an instruction manual features an increasingly bewildered human, a nonchalant cat, a very good dog and a know-it-all narrator . . . who really doesn't know it all. How do you teach a cat a trick?"--Provided by publisher.
Simple text and illustrations depict animals in various work and training situations and concludes that school can be fun for animals and for boys and girls.
Explores the unusual career of big animal trainer, discussing some famous trainers, training methods and vocabulary, how to train, and the dangers involved.
Presents information on how different kinds of animals, such as dogs, rats, and fruit flies, assist with the detection and diagnosis of diseases. Includes a glossary, color photographs, and a list of additional resources.
Explores several different kinds of animals that human beings have used to help them do work, such as police dogs, truffle-sniffing pigs, and elephants that can lift and carry heavy things.
