Explore your favorite dog breeds with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12. Meet 36 fascinating dog breeds, big and small, from around the world. From the tiny Chihuahua to the huge Irish Wolfhound, The Magnificent Book of Dogs depicts the some of the animal kingdom's most intelligent, active and loyal inhabitants in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the Weimaraner is nicknamed the gray ghost, how the Border Collie herds sheep, and why the Afghan Hound has supersized paws. With full-color, poster-size illustrations, intriguing facts, and a map at the back, this is the ideal reference for lovers of these incredible animals.