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.

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.

Bulldogs have flat, wrinkled faces and wear permanent frowns. These non-sporting dogs once fearlessly fought bulls in a sport called bull baiting. Young readers will track the history of Bulldogs from dangerous fighters to calm family pets.

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.

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.

Nike began with a track-and-field coach looking to give his athletes a competitive edge. Now its trademarked swoosh represents one of the most recognizable companies in the world. See how innovative thinkers changed athletic footwear forever in this title for young students.

Target hits the bull's-eye when it comes to understanding its customers. The superstore offers everything from food, to clothing, to educational fundraising. Explore this inspiring title and learn how Target became one of the nation's largest discount retailers.

Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time! Through informative text and photos, this title introduces readers to the history of Minecraft from its beginnings to the present-day, including important releases and updates, charitable giving, fan engagement, and more. Features offer additional information, including a creator profile, a historic timeline, a sales graph, a character feature, and more. Readers will enjoy exploring the Minecraft...

All service dogs must be healthy and disciplined. Then they receive training specific to their owner's disability. Service dogs assist people with impaired hearing, pull wheelchairs, carry equipment, and more. Learn how regular dogs become crucial helpers in this book for young learners.

There is no bond quite like the one between a soldier and a military dog. These highly trained canines scout, stand guard, and defend their handlers in war zones. They even accompany their soldiers as they jump from airplanes! Meet the four-legged heroes of war in this informative title for curious readers.