Sniffer Dogs

by Elisabeth Norton

Overview

In this book, readers explore how dogs use smell to detect many things, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637384275
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Dogs at Work
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Elisabeth Norton is from the U.S. Now she lives in Switzerland. She teaches English and writes books and poetry. She once met a member of the Beagle Brigade at an airport. His target odor was fruit. He could tell Elisabeth ate an orange for breakfast on the plane!

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 2–4—A well-rounded look at dogs that help people. An engaging opening chapter describes the actions of a particular canine in action, although photographs often feature different dogs. Subsequent chapters reveal the many ways that each type of dog helps people, such as guide dogs, hearing dogs, and medical alert dogs. Specific details and skill sets, such as the differences between tracking and air-scenting rescue dogs, are clearly described and depicted in photographs. The final chapter focuses more on what the dogs need to learn rather than how it is taught. VERDICT Appealing and accessible introductions to an intriguing subject area.

School Library Journal

"Appealing and accessible introductions to an intriguing subject area." —School Library Journal

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