Irish Wolfhounds Are the Best!

From the Series The Best Dogs Ever

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

What’s that huge dog with the shaggy coat and easygoing nature? It’s the Irish wolfhound! Irish wolfhounds are handsome, faithful, loving dogs. Despite their size, they are peaceful companions. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever—and it’s easy to see why. If you’re an Irish wolfhound fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its royal Irish roots to its gentleness with children. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the Irish wolfhound. So check out this go-to guide for Irish wolfhound lovers—and learn all about why Irish wolfhounds are the best breed there is!

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Science
Category Animals
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Publication Date 2011-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.4
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003060, JNF003170
Dewey 636.753'5
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Lexile 610
Guided Reading Level Q
ATOS Reading Level 3.3
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 141955
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Elaine Landau

Award-winning nonfiction children's book author Elaine Landau has written over 300 books for young readers. She worked as a newspaper reporter, a children's book editor, and a youth services librarian before becoming a full time author.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

The Best Dogs Ever

The Best Dogs Ever takes a fan-club approach to introducing the characteristics and history of different dog breeds, letting readers know what distinctive features make their favorite breed “the best.” The books also provide balanced information on pet ownership and present… View available downloads →