La Porte County Public Library System

"Did you know that Hamster need things to chew? Chewing on thing helps their teeth healthy. Find out more in Hamster, one of the titles in the Meet My Pet series. This series teaches beginning readers about the basics of caring for an animal. Each book helps children become responsible pet owners with easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and fascinating facts"--Back cover.

"The Caring for My Pet series will teach you how to properly care for your pet and provide compelling animal facts along the way. Each title features information about breds, life cycles, and behaviors, and offers tips on how to feed, groom, and care for your pet. Readers will discover how rewarding pet ownership can be, while learning about the responsibilities of having a pet. Ferret makes it fun and easy for beginners to learn about caring for...

An introduction to caring for a pet guinea pig that covers the life cycle of a guinea pig, nutrition, housing, grooming, health, and behavior.

An introduction to caring for a pet hamster that covers the life cycle of a hamster, nutrition, housing, grooming, health, and behavior.

Very basic information about mice and how to care for them.

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...

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet turtle. 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.

This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care potbellied pigs need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young boy who enters his pet potbellied pig in a talent show. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun! SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing...

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! With their interesting shells and slow, deliberate demeanors, turtles are intriguing creatures. The more you know about turtles, the more fascinated you'll be as you watch your pet enjoy life in the slow lane. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including: *...

"Objects are hidden inside full-color photo puzzles featuring your favorite animal friends and more. Each to-find list includes pictographs and word labels to engage pre-readers and early readers alike"--Provided by publisher.