Mary Hoffman
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
1991
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
When her grandmother takes in a stranded family at Christmas, Grace is reluctant to share her favorite holiday with strangers, even though the visiting family includes a "real live ballerina."
5) Helping dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the use of dogs in therapy and as aides for the handicapped, the breeds suitable for such work, and training.
6) Police dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
7) Herding dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
The text describes the talents and jobs of herding dogs like Australian cattle dogs, Border collies, Corgis, and Old English sheep dogs.
8) Guard dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the use of dogs as guards and breeds suitable for such work, including dobermans, boxers, and bullmastiffs.