Colin W. Thompson’s witty illustrations wander cheerfully through "Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks? And Other Questions About Animals," the latest handy, fact-filled guide from the "Is That A Fact?" series by Lerner for kids in grades K-6. Examples from this book and others in the series are below. Order them today through Theispot.com Bookstore!

“Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks,” text copyright © 2010 by Buffy Silverman.
Reprinted with the permission of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.

“Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?” text copyright © 2010 by Sandy Donovan. Reprinted with the permission of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.

“Does It Really Take Seven Years to Digest Swallowed Gum?” text copyright © 2010 by Sandy Donovan.  Reprinted with the permission of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. 

“Is There Life on Other Planets?” text copyright © 2010 by Gregory L. Vogt. 
Reprinted with the permission Lerner Publishing Group, Inc

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