exotic animals

New Edition - Now the Top-Selling pet Bearded Dragon care book for kids! What's so special about pet bearded dragons? And why are they the most popular pet lizard? If your child (or the kids in your classroom) are longing for a frisky and friendly pet lizard, the bearded dragon is the best reptile for children who are fascinated by animals and the natural world. Bearded dragons are friendly, safe and enjoy being handled. And once you have their home properly set up, they're relatively easy to care for and keep healthy and happy! Here's the basic bearded dragon book for children and first-time pet owners that tells you what it's really like to have a pet beardie, how to get one and how to care for your new pet. It teaches the basics of responsible pet care and how to enjoy your new pet safely. Beardies love to hang out with people. Kids as young as eight or nine can care for a pet beardie, with just a bit of guidance from a parent or teacher. This lively chapter book, new in the Best Pets for Kids series about pet animals for children and teens, tells readers: Why beardies make great pets - Who will love having a bearded dragon and why - What to look for to be sure you get a healthy pet - Answers to the questions parents or teachers ask about having a pet beardie. Chapter Book for kids ages 8 and up. Written on Grade 4 reading level. Fully Illustrated with 30 colour photos. NEWLY REVISED in the Best Pets for Kids Series.

An introduction to some of the unusual pets that United States presidents have had.

" . . . Dr. Evan Antin takes readers beyond his viral Instagram posts right into the wild world with him. World Wild Vet is an up close and personal look at planet earth, in all its wild glory. But beyond the laugh-out-loud stories and dangerous encounters with some of our planet's most exotic creatures, it is a clarion call to protect our delicate environment"--Provided by publisher.

When the Discover Cryptids crew arrives in Arkansas to investigate the Ozark Howler, possibly an escaped exotic big cat, they find themselves in direct competition with a rival television crew for the program Bump in the Night--but when they are examining signs of the monster Gabe falls into the river and is swept away.

"From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book gives you pet care advice on a variety of different pets. Learn the inside information on how to care for and understand the behavior of pets such as snakes, insects, chinchillas, newts, and salamanders"--Provided by publisher.

""Carl Fredericksen, a retired balloon salesman, is part rascal and part dreamer who is ready for his last chance at high-flying excitement. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl sets off to the lost world of his childhood dreams. Unbeknownst to Carl, Russell, an overeager eight-year-old Wilderness Explorer who has never ventured beyond his backyard, is in the wrong place at the wrong time. The world's most unlikely duo reach new heights and meet fantastic friends. Stuck together in the wilds of the jungle, Carl realizes that sometimes life's biggest adventures aren't the ones you set out looking for""--Container.

Discusses the science, tools, field experiences, and more of big animal veterinarians.

Mini pigs have distinct personalities. While they are extremely curious and intelligent, they can sometimes be stubborn and pig-headed. Learn all about these unique little pets that will snort, grunt, and squeal their way into your heart. Who knows, maybe this is the right pet for you! This title will allow students to ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. Charts Fact boxes Color photos with captions Text based questions.

Readers learn about pandas' habitat crisis and discover the hardworking people who are striving to protect pandas.