1. A collection of 19 poems about science
2. Could be connected to the following science units: matter, phases of matter, motion, sound, force, inertia, gravity, magnetism, energy, electricity, friction, relative motion, reflection of light, and paradox
3. Features a shape poem in the shape of a lightning bolt on page 22
4. References to math equations on page 26 (ex. Carpet + Claws = Friction)
5. Representation of nontraditional family types, such as Aunty Rosa being the primary caregiver
6. Dog-Powered Notes at the end of the book that provides definitions of scientific terms
7. Recommended for dog lovers
8. Subtle pastel illustrations ( )

If you're a curious child and you get a new dog, you discover all kinds of things. Gravity has new meaning, when you're racing down a slide toward your eager-beaver dog waiting at the bottom (uh-oh!). Friction has a new meaning, when your slippery dog escapes from the bath (soap+fingers=not enough friction). But love has a new meaning too, when you and your cosmic dog become the center of your own universe."-- Front jacket flap.