Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping. Luke Séguin-Magee illustrates children's books and his own comics. He likes to wear a straw hat in the summer, pretend he can make music on his Cavaquinho, entertain his four kids and wife, chop wood, drink espresso and ride his bike. Luke hails from Canada and resides in Stockholm.

• 1: Dogs Do Materials2: Jumping Jack Russell3: Borzoi Gets a Bump4: Dogs in Space5: Staffie's Stick6: Beagles at the Beach7: Spot the Spaniel's Sink or Swim8: Collie's Cosy Coat9: Dalmation in Danger10: Back in Time11: Whippet in Winter12: Westie Gets Wet13: Professor Pooch's Materials Round-Up14: Poodle's Pop Quiz15: Answers, Further Information and Index