German Shepherds
Individual Title: $21.95 List /
$15.93 Library
Reading Level: Level 4
Interest Level: K-3
| Author: | Mari Schuh |
| Copyright: | © 2009 |
| ISBN: | 9781600142154 |
| Summary: | German Shepherds have been used for a variety of work from seeing-eye dogs to bomb-sniffing police dogs. They also make fun, loving pets inside a home. Readers will discover the characteristics and the history of this versatile breed. |
| Bellwether Level: | Level 4 |
| Guided Reading Level: | O |
| Page Count: | 24 |
| ATOS: | 3.6 |
| AR Points: | 0.5 |
| AR Quiz Value: | 126153 |
| Lexile: | 770 |
| RC Quiz: | Q44655 |
| RC Points: | 1 |
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