Setters: Loyal Hunting Companions

by Christine Zuchora-Walske

Overview

Setters get their name from their ability to crouch low, or set, as they point their bodies toward game. Learn about the different setter breeds and what makes them great hunting companions and loyal friends.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429699068
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	Hunting Dogs
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Christine Zuchora-Walske studied literature, communications, and publishing at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Denver. She has been writing books and magazine articles for 20 years. In addition to animal titles, she has written books on history and current events. Her books have made appearances on the IRA Teachers' Choice list and the NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students list.

Table of Contents

A Crouching Hunter 4

Set Apart 10

Setter Schooling 18

Your Setter at Home 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

• Few competitors in this topic area specifically geared toward children • High-quality color photos of teens interacting with hunting dogs • Charts that explain breed and hunting characteristics and traits

Editorial Reviews

Gr 4–7—Each title initially draws readers in with a story about a dog at work. From there, the straightforward (though somewhat dry) text relates information about its history and how readers can select, train, and care for their own hunting companion. Information about different breeds is presented via both text and tables, and most of the breeds are pictured. "Dog Fact" text boxes deliver additional facts (e.g., "Many retrievers work as guide dogs, police dogs, search and rescue dogs, or therapy dogs"), and the clear, color photos will appeal to animal lovers. New words are defined both in the glossary at the back of the book and in text boxes on the bottom of the pages. These volumes would be best for readers who want to know how to train a hunting dog; for more general information on dog breeds, direct readers to the publisher's "Edge Books: All About Dogs" or Lerner's "Best Dogs Ever" series.

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