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dinahsaur's review against another edition
4.0
The amount of in depth science that this book goes into blew my mind! This book is about dogs, but really it's about genetics and how dogs got to be the way they are. If your kid is looking for a book about how to take care of a dog or about the different kinds of dogs, this isn't really the best book. However, this will be a hit with science lovers.
hywar's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the graphic novel format and I think my students will too (they're so big into graphic novels this year!), but I worry that they tend to read through graphic novels really quickly and this book has so much information it in that they're going to miss a lot of things. There are no chapters or natural stopping points, either, which is a bummer. I was hoping this would be more about what made dogs the way they are and what we know about how dogs interact with the environment, but it was primarily focused on DNA and genetics. That being said, when I showed it to my students it was immediately scooped up and fought over.
sasha_in_a_box's review against another edition
3.0
Extremely text- and science-heavy, so my rating is only low because I'm not the right audience for this, as I only like learning by accident. Other kids would really love this, so it's a great addition to any library.
apcofsky's review against another edition
3.0
I thought it was pretty in-depth. Maybe OK for a very committed young scientist but probably better for an older tween/teen reader.
klord3's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great piece of work. Most of the science is right and the artwork is great. I only wish they had given the Coppingers (who are cited at the end), a bit more credit since there were a number of panels that were pulled directly from their books (e.g. naming of New Guinea singing dogs and hunting motor patterns). Not in a plagiarism kind of way, because the medium has changed but directly enough that something more than just listing them at the end would have been nice.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
Rudy (a dog), is the narrator of this volume in the Science Comics series. He tells us that he is a "canardly" - you can 'ardly tell what breed. While at the local dog park, Rudy chases his favorite ball into the past. He explains to readers how dogs evolved from wild predators to tame companions and protectors (and also looks for his lost ball). His explanation covers topics like Linnaeus, Mendel, Darwin, Punnett squares, DNA, nature and nurture, the gene pool, and pretty much anything else that affects the adaptation of a species over time. Rudy gives examples of how a dog's senses work; the difference in what colors they can see compared to human eyesight, the way they can detect odors that are only 1 or 2 parts per trillion, or how far their hearing range extends. Breeds, dog shows, pedigrees, vocal communication and body language are all a part of Rudy's explanations. One fun fact he shares is that dogs and humans are two species that both continue to play even after they reach adult age.
This series follows in the tradition of the Magic School Bus and the Max Axiom books by sharing science concepts through a graphic format. In this case, the comic style illustrations display the different time periods Rudy visits as he traces the evolution of dogs, and readers can also see his determination to retrieve his ball. There are plenty of facts, and also helpful features such as a glossary, a list of books for further reading. One last appearance by Rudy is similar to the bonus scenes that show up during a movie's end credits. He urges readers to consider pet adoption and find a companion to take into their home. This book is an excellent introduction to the history of domesticated dogs, and offers enough basic facts to give readers a good place to start researching the topic more deeply on their own.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
This series follows in the tradition of the Magic School Bus and the Max Axiom books by sharing science concepts through a graphic format. In this case, the comic style illustrations display the different time periods Rudy visits as he traces the evolution of dogs, and readers can also see his determination to retrieve his ball. There are plenty of facts, and also helpful features such as a glossary, a list of books for further reading. One last appearance by Rudy is similar to the bonus scenes that show up during a movie's end credits. He urges readers to consider pet adoption and find a companion to take into their home. This book is an excellent introduction to the history of domesticated dogs, and offers enough basic facts to give readers a good place to start researching the topic more deeply on their own.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
5.0
This book is packed full of science facts - it truly is a science book - more involved than many I read in elementary or middle school!! My 11 year old son said it was so much more fun to read because it had a dog in it (and because it was a graphic novel) and read it twice. I’m excited to see more in this series!
molliebrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Really nice book that touches on dogs but other aspects, like genetics, evolution, and behavior. I love the illustrations!
jedi_indyjones's review against another edition
4.0
These science comics are my favorite things. It's a great way to learn about different subject through fun storytelling and visual aid through illustrations. I plan to read them all! I recommend this one to science lovers, genetics enthusiasts, and of course dog lovers.