Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. Paying attention to an animal's cues-a joyful bark, a scary growl, a swishing tail-can help a child understand what the animal is "saying" and what an appropriate response might be. That's part of what this book is about. But mostly it's about showing children how to love pets gently-because pets are for loving, after all. Kids learn that teasing isn't nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals,...

An introduction to chameleons and keeping one as a pet.

Cats are cute pets that need a lot of love and care to thrive. What food should they eat? What toys do they like? How can you keep them healthy? The answers to these questions and more are found in this detailed guide to pet ownership. Readers are able to decide for themselves if a cat is the right pet for them after exploring the age-appropriate text, fact boxes, and graphic organizers. They also discover fun facts about different breeds, along with...

Of all the columns Tim Rowland writes, the ones that always get the biggest response are those about animals. Maybe it's not too surprising that people pick critters over politicians: the animals are more intelligent and, on a per-pound basis, cost less to feed. ALL PETS ARE OFF is a comical collection of those warm and funny columns, collected through the years as animals have come and gone through Tim's writing years, including his uneasy existences...

Mother objects to every pet Arnold asks to keep except one--a person.

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...

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how to take care of a pet bird and tells about a few types of birds that make good pets"--

Explains how to take care of geckos, covering equipment, food, health concerns, and handling.

Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to pet dogs through simple, predictable text and related photos--