Basset Hounds
From the Series Dog Breeds
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.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Kindergarten |
| Copyright | 2011 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Bellwether |
| Imprint | Blastoff! Readers |
| Series | Dog Breeds |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Lexile | 550 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Level | 5.4 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Quiz | Q55731 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Points | 1.0 |
| ISBN | 9781600145643 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2011-08-01 |
| Author | Sara Green |
| Dewey | 636.753 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.6 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 142803 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |