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An illustrated guide to the best and worst traits of over one hundred different dogs.

A young child explores Miss Turie's exotic pet store which guarantees to have the perfect pet for everyone.

"Uses 20 simple human profiles that analyze potential owners by age, work situation, housing, family size, hobbies, fitness, and more; profiles 175 dog breeds--from sporting dogs and terriers to herders and hunting dogs--with plenty of details on each dog's physical attributes, likes and dislikes, specific requirements, and more"--Provided by publisher.

A boy wants all of the pets in a pet store but he and his sister can choose only one. End notes discuss Dr. Seuss's pets, his creative process, and the discovery of the manuscript and illustrations for "What Pet Should I Get?".

Explains the important considerations involved in choosing a dog and describes the various breed groups; also provides suggestion lists including the Top Ten Musts Before You Buy, the Ten Things to Look for When Choosing a Breeder, and the Ten (or More) Things You Must Give Your Dog.

A guide to selecting and training the right kind of dog that discusses how choosing the proper dog is the key to developing a good relationship between dogs and owners.

Presents a directory of three thousand plants, grouped alphabetically in nine categories, each with information on the plant's origins, size, hardiness, appearance, and cultivation requirements; and includes discussion of the natural plant communities found in various habitats throughout the world.