With their playfulness, loyalty, and affectionate demeanors, dogs are beloved pets worldwide. Whether students already have a dog or dream of having one, this engaging book is sure to capture their interest with informational text carefully tailored to beginning readers. Full-color photographs and adept text-to-photo correlation help students comprehend the key ideas of dog ownership, such as what they eat and tricks they can learn. A complete glossary and index further aid students in enhancing their reading comprehension skills. Finally, a further information section will spark young readers continued interest in not only caring for the creatures that have earned the title of mans best friend but also additional opportunities to build their reading skills.