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Not a Dog
Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
Charlesbridge · Hardcover · June 17, 2025
Reading lane: Dogs
The Mexican prairie dog is not a dog at all!
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
A Prairie Dog Surprise
Meet an endangered Mexican mammal through an inviting read-aloud that pairs animal facts with early learning.
Come here for
- A life cycle, Spanish vocabulary, and a shapes concept
- A closer look at one animal’s place in a healthy ecosystem
Expect
- Accessible nonfiction for preschoolers and pre-readers
- A gentle introduction to habitat loss and endangered species
Book Details
- Authors
- Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
- Published
- June 17, 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Dogs · Mexico for Kids
- Reading lane
- Dogs
Affinity
- 76%
- 76%
- 75%
Publisher Categories
Mammals
Mexico for Kids
Ecosystems & Environment
About This Book
The Mexican prairie dog is not a dog at all! It's part of the rodent family and is an endangered species. A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that includes Spanish vocabulary, a shapes concept, and the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog. A Mexican prairie dog may look like a dog, but it is certainly not a dog. This adorable mammal is actually part of the rodent family. Not a Dog explores the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog, the species' cont...
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