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.

Bred in England to be hunting dogs, Beagles have a reputation for tracking game. They are a member of the hound family and possess an incredible sense of smell. Readers will explore the history of Beagles and why they make great workers and pets.

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.

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.

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.

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...

For some dog breeds, swimming comes naturally. They are large enough to brave the waters, their feet are made to paddle, and their endurance allows for long-distance swims. What separates a swimmer from a rescue dog, however, is the instinct to save lives. Meet the fearless water rescue dogs in this book for young readers.

The presence of a police dog is often enough to discourage a criminal from fleeing. Police dogs are faster than their human handlers, and they are trained to use just enough force to detain troublemakers. See how K-9 units work together to fight crime in this informative title for young readers.