Dachshunds
Domestic Dogs
Long and lean, dachshunds began as expert badger hunters. Nicknamed 'Doxies,' these loveable little dogs have become popular pets. Learn more about these oblong canines, from their origins to their quirky personality traits.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-61473-783-4
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$39.95 |
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | Life Sciences |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | The Child's World |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2008-01-01 |
| BISACS | JNF003170, JNF003060 |
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| Dewey | 636.753 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 8 |
| Guided Reading Level | M |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.1 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 119724 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Detailed maps, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | American Kennel Club Dachshund Club of America, Inc. Dog Owner's Guide Profile Enchanted Learning |
- Name That Dog!
- The Badger Dog
- Just Like Hot Dogs
- A Mind of Its Own
- Dachshund Puppies
- Dachshunds Go to Work
- Caring for a Dachshund
- Glossary
- To Find Out More
- Index
Author: Susan H. Gray
Susan Heinrichs Gray holds BS and MS degrees in Zoology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She also attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman where she studied film production. Mrs. Gray has taught classes in General Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Film Animation, and Graphics for Scientists. She also has worked as a freshwater biologist and scientific illustrator. In her 25 years as a writer, Mrs. Gray has covered a wide range of topics. She has written science books for children, newsletters for business owners, health education materials for patients, and drug reports for pharmaceutical companies. However, she especially enjoys writing nonfiction books for children. This gives her an opportunity to research current events and make them interesting to young readers. Susan enjoys gardening, traveling, and playing the piano. She and her husband, Michael, live in Cabot, Arkansas, with their dog and four cats.
