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1) Guinea dog
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Guinea dog volume 1
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When his mother brings home a guinea pig instead of the dog he has always wanted, fifth-grader Rufus is not happy--until the rodent starts acting exactly like a dog.
2) Hedgehogs
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Your pet hedgehog just made a spitball. Is that normal? This book introduces readers to the ins and outs of care for a pet hedgehog. Readers will get information to help them decide if a hedgehog is the right pet for them as well as the how-to's of caring for hedgehogs.
3) Hamsters
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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. The Pet Care series is a valuable resource...
4) Snakes
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In Snakes, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a snake and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a snake needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet snakes online using our...
5) Chinchillas
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In Chinchillas, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a chinchilla and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a chinchilla needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet chinchillas...
6) Hermit Crabs
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In Hermit Crabs, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a hermit crab and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a hermit crab needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet hermit...
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Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia!
The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. In Amelia Bedelia Gets a Break, Amelia Bedelia is put in charge of caring for her class hamster over a school vacation. But Amelia Bedelia gets more than she bargained for when the hamster goes missing!
Amelia Bedelia is left in charge of her class pet—a hamster named Harry—over
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Having a classroom hamster is one thing, but having one at home as a pet requires young readers to have a more mature understanding of the rodent's needs. This book provides information perfect to fill that gap. An essential guide for any library, this book gives concise, easy explanations of the needs of a hamster and how readers can meet them. Full-color photographs are paired with understandable, age-appropriate information and instructions on...
9) Lizards
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Having a lizard is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what lizards need, like a clean and safe place to live 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.
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Questioneers (Chapter books) volume 5
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When pets go missing in Blue River Creek it is up to Ada to follow the scientific method by making a hypothesis, collecting data, and experimenting to find the missing animals.
12) My First Bunny
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Bunnies are a great first pet! This book teaches young, first-time pet owners how to care for and bond with their new furry, hopping friend! It details in simple, clean text exactly what a young reader should do to help their bunny friend thrive in a new home, including information about food and treats, activity and sleep, cage environment and cleanup! From the amusing-such as popular names for pet rabbits-to the useful-such as safety around rabbits-...
13) My First Cat
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Cats are commonly one of the first animals young readers will encounter in their lives, often in their own homes! Learning to care for, live with, and understand the needs of a cat requires guidance, and that's where this essential book comes in! Easily understood, clear instructions and explanations of their food, sleep, play, and other needs are included in this book in practical, age-appropriate language. A full-color guide to popular cat breeds...
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Bluff Point romances volume 3
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Bluff Point brewery owner Zachary Caine enjoys his wild bachelor lifestyle-that is, until he rescues a kitten from his roof and meets his new neighbors. Single mother Jessie Connelly isn't his type at all, but when a blizzard traps Zachary, Jessie, and her daughters together, he learns that behind her reserved demeanor is a charming, beautiful woman. Jessie's wary of falling for a man like Zach. He's sexy and charismatic, but after her relationship...
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Many birds can learn tricks and games, play, and even speak, making for a fascinating pet. A bird may seem like the perfect pet for a child, but what really goes into owning a bird? This book introduces readers to the responsibilities, costs, and challenges of taking care of a pet bird, from picking the perfect cage to engaging in enrichment activities. With full-color photographs, accessible text, and fun fact boxes, readers will dive into the fact-filled...
17) Rats
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In Rats, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a rat and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a rat needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet rats online using our safe search...
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In this charming book, beginning readers learn there's always something fun to do with your pets! Taking walks with the family dog or petting the family kitten are important steps in teaching caretaking and responsibility to young learners. Even feeding a pet goldfish is a great way to play with the family pet! This book, which pairs full-color photographs with accessible, age-appropriate text, shows that every interaction with a pet is a new way...
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Malcolm at midnight volume 2
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When a rare coin and a strange code are uncovered in McKenna School, Malcolm and the other classroom pets of the Midnight Academy take on their most challenging assignment yet and, through their investigations, they just might save the school from closing.
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