English Mastiff: The World's Heaviest Dog (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781617727283)

The English mastiff is the heaviest dog in the world. An adult mastiff tips the scales at more than 250 pounds (113 kg)--as much as a refrigerator! For thousands of years, English mastiffs have lived alongside people. These massive dogs were used to guard castles and help English soldiers in battle. Children will be surprised to learn that despite their huge size and booming bark, mastiffs are calm, friendly, and make devoted family pets. In English Mastiff: The World's Heaviest Dog, eye-popping color photos paired with simple, grade-appropriate text will engage children as they learn about the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of this supersized animal. A comparison diagram is also included to show readers the animal in relation to a familiar object.

Author: Dawn Bluemel Oldfield
ISBN-10: 1617727288
ISBN-13: 9781617727283
Publisher: Bearport Books
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2013
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157075 / English Mastiff: The World's Heaviest Dog


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2013 pg. 92
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 166 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw