Cover of the book Dog Breeds - Herding Group

Dog Breeds - Herding Group

The Herding Group are dogs that were bred to herd livestock

About this book

Dog Breeds - Herding Group is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. The Herding Group are dogs that were bred to herd livestock, so they like to be constantly moving or entertained, whether they are playing with children or going on long walks.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorShirley A. Jones
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length26 pages, 1785 words, 16 minutes
CategoriesDog Breeds, Animals
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, What is This? activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Dog Breeds - Herding Group with your child

Dog Breeds - Herding Group opens up Dog Breeds for young readers. The facts are short and clear, and the pictures help the ideas land. Read a page together, then ask your child what surprised them. Talking about what you read is how new knowledge sticks. It is a good book for curious children who like to ask questions and find out how things work.

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Inside the book

In Dog Breeds - Herding Group, readers find Dog Breeds. The Herding Group are dogs that were bred to herd livestock, so they like to be constantly moving or entertained, whether they are playing with children or going on long walks. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Dog Breeds and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.

From the book: “They are intelligent dogs that make wonderful pets and respond beautifully to training exercises.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).

Is the book narrated?

Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity are Reading and Math app features.

How long is the book?

26 pages, 1785 words, 16 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the What is This? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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