This accessible book explores the history and famous traits of German shorthaired pointers. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Kimberly Ziemann lives in Nebraska with her husband and three daughters. She works as a reading teacher with elementary students. While she enjoys writing books for children, her favorite activity is reading. She also loves playing with her two dogs and snuggling with her cat.