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Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Guinea pigs, also called cavies, have been kept as pets ever since the Inca domesticated them more than 3,000 years ago in South America. However, owning a guinea pig isn't for everyone. Guinea pigs, like other pets, require love, attention, and a financial investment. This book explores what owning a guinea pig is really like and helps children understand if a guinea pig is the best pet for them. Full-color photographs show kids what their new pet...
2) Lizards
Author
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016?]
Language
English
Description
Discusses a lizard as a pet and the care needed.
3) The hamster
Author
Series
Publisher
Howell Book House
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Alert and active (especially in the evening), hamsters are fascinating and fun. Your hamster will probably fit in the palm of your hand and with gentle, regular handling will quickly begin to love playtime. Hamsters are easy to tame and care for. This guide helps you do it right with advice...
4) Hermit crabs
Author
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hermit crab. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"--Publisher description.
5) Hamsters
Author
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hamster. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"--Publisher description.
6) Birds
Author
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn what birds are, some of the different kinds, and all about their shared characteristics. Title is filled with cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences. This title is written at a Level 1, specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A favorite among new and experienced hamster owners, the Hamster Handbook is your comprehensive guide to everything hamster history, breeds, housing, nutrition, enrichment, and more. Written in an engaging manner with bits of humor, both adults and children will enjoy reading these full-colored pages that are filled with advice and knowledge from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts.
Inside you will find:
• History of the hamster, starting...
8) Hedgehog
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Hedgehogs are not your typical pet. These interesting and unusual nocturnal animals with bright eyes, sweet faces, and prickly backs require special care and hadling. Did you know that hedgehogs are one of the oldest, most primitive animals to roam the Earth since the time of dinosaurs? Lean more about these cute, quirky little pets and see if a hedgehog is the right pet for you!"--Provided by publisher.
9) Hedgehogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Outlines factors to consider when contemplating the hedgehog as a pet.
10) Ferret
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Ferrets are small and quiet like cats. They are playful and affectionate like dogs. They have funny, lovable personalities. They dance around, pounce on shoes, play hide-and-seek, and chase anything that rolls. Their energy can seem limitless. Learn about these remarkable animals and decide if a ferret is the right pet for you!"--From publisher.
11) Cats
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Having a cat is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what cats need, like a litter box, scratch post, and fresh food and water. This is a Level 1 title and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Kids can learn lots of important responsibilities by caring for a pet....
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This book introduces students to the fun and responsibilities of owning pet hamsters. These adorable and fluffy small pets may require more time and attention than children realize. Prospective hamster owners will learn how to maintain a healthy environment for their pet and learn about overall costs of food, water, bedding, and other items their new pet will need. They'll also learn more about the origin of hamsters as pets. Fact boxes provide readers...
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
With insight and humor, Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career of veterinary science and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. He covers the best way to give your cat a pill, how to prevent your very handy dog from opening a fridge, and how to handle your fish when it has half-swallowed another. Through these and other experiences, Schott learned that veterinary medicine is as much, if not more, about the people...
Author
Publisher
Da Capo Lifelong
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Phil, ailing and unemployed, took an orphaned fawn into his trailer and now walks the woods with the devoted stag. "I don't know what I'd do without Li'l Buck," Phil declares simply. "I guess I'd be crazy."
Walt, a retired pipe fitter, says, "Animals...take your heartache away. I lost my boy to drugs and my horse saved my life-just through the therapy of riding."
Don and Lillian devote their time advocating for animal rights and bringing home lost...
17) Turtles
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to pet turtles through simple, predictable text and related photos.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Do you know your Syrian hamsters from your Skinny Pigs? Whether you own a hamster, rat, or guinea pig, this guide to everything rodent is packed with essential information from the usefulness of rodents in history to how to look after different kinds of rodents to other fascinating facts."--
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