With short legs and a slow speed, it's hard to imagine this short-legged breed was ever used for hunting. Students will explore the original purpose of the Dachshund, the physical characteristics of the breed, and what these long, skinny dogs are valued for today.

Boxers are an alert, agile, and strong breed of dog. This makes them excellent guard dogs. Follow the history of the boxer breed from its development in Germany to its modern popularity as a family pet.

Because of strong herding instincts, Collies often try to round up animals and people. The movie "Lassie Come Home" featured one of these dependable dogs and made Collies popular pets. Young children will discover why Collies are known for their close companionship.

Yorkshire Terriers are a small, friendly, energetic breed of dog. They use their intelligence to perform well in agility and other dog sports. Students will learn the history, characteristics, and modern-day uses for this English dog breed.

Can you believe Hershey's was not always a chocolate company? Milton Hershey only started to make this sweet treat as a coating for his already-popular caramels. But when he started to sell the extra chocolate in bar form, he became the first milk chocolate producer in America. Readers will delight in learning more about their favorite candy in this delicious title.

The creators of Crayola changed the name of the game when they invented crayons in the early 1900s. With more than 100 colors available in crayon, marker, or colored-pencil form, the choices are endless! Unleash your colorful wings in this inspiring title for young readers.

People of all ages love building with LEGO! In this title, readers can explore the history of the famous toy company, from its early years to its present-day products, charitable giving, and fan engagement. Special features profile a person important to the brand's beginnings, locate the company headquarters, show off favorite LEGO sets, highlight charitable giving, call out a fan event, and more. Students will enjoy building their reading skills...

Shetland Ponies are small horses with long, thick manes. They are popular entertainment for children at carnivals and fairs. In this title, students will learn more about the characteristics of this friendly breed and what makes it special today.

A regal horse, the Lipizzan was bred to be a champion in the show ring and also on the battlefield. Lipizzans are famous for performing the incredible "high school" movements of classical dressage at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria. This title covers the breed's physical traits, history, and areas of competition in which it excels.

Known for their long, floppy ears and sad eyes, people may not know that Basset Hounds have an extraordinary sense of smell. These short-legged dogs were bred to hunt rabbits and are built to track scent trails on the ground. Young readers will learn about the history of Basset Hounds, how their physical features enhance their sense of smell, and how they use their noses today.