When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs.

As a puppy, Stella was trained to use her powerful beagle nose to sniff out dangerous chemicals and help her handler keep people safe. During a routine security inspection, Stella misses the scent of an explosive. The sound of the blast is loud and scary. Unable to go back to work because of her anxiety, Stella is retired as a working dog. A young girl named Cloe wants to adopt Stella, the beagle smells a strange chemical inside Cloe's body, a scent...

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

"Get to know the curious and merry beagle from the tip its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-bleed photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--

Toby, an unusually calm beagle puppy, finds his purpose when Mona and her mother adopt him and teach him to be a therapy dog at a nursing home.

In Beagles, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of beagles. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed. A labeled diagram highlights the dog's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about beagles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Beagles also...

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the beagle. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the beagle breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these independent hunting dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

An introduction to the history and characteristics of the beagle.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of beagles.