Blastoff! readers. 2, Awesome dogs

"German shorthaired pointers (GSPs) love to hunt! These energetic dogs crave action and excitement. This title tells of the breed's history and characteristics through leveled text and bright photos, while features visually call out coat colors and key traits. Hunt down this title for a great pick for beginning readers!"--Provided by the publisher.

"Chinese shar-pei are famous for their wrinkles. Follow this ancient breed from its beginning to its near extinction in the twentieth century, and learn all about the breed today! Informative features call out coat colors and trainability, while clear photos support simple text in this title for beginning readers"--Provided by the publisher.

"Akitas were first bred in Japan 400 years ago. Today, these dogs live around the world. You can find them working with police, helping people as therapy dogs, or just enjoying time with their families. Young readers will learn about these loyal friends through leveled text and bright pictures. Special features cover country of origin, life span, coat colors, and trainability in this high-interest title"--Provided by the publisher.

"Bloodhounds are super sniffers! These dogs may help in search and rescue or other police work. This low-level title explores the history and traits of bloodhounds, with an origin map, life span profile, and trainability chart to aid in comprehension. Put your nose to the ground and sniff out some facts in this book for beginning readers!"--Provided by the publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Brittanys. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Dalmatians. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.".

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Shih Tzus."--Publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Bernese mountain dogs. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Cavalier King Charles spaniels.

"At 200 pounds, mastiffs are the world's heaviest dogs. Centuries ago, they were bred as fighting dogs, but today these massive pups are gentle, lazy companions. Young readers will love learning about the history, character traits, trainability, and other facts surrounding these floppy-eared giants"--Provided by the publisher.