Greenwood, Nancy

"Dental hygiene is a key part of staying healthy. With the help of eye-catching photographs and accessible text, readers of this engaging volume learn all about what it's like to be a dentist. Low-ATOS level text introduces beginning readers to a valuable career path. In addition to learning about this exciting occupation, readers will learn why going to the dentist is important and see that visiting one can be a comfortable and pleasant experience"--Provided by publisher.

"Cows are some of the most well-known farm animals. They're also popular show animals. Readers of this . . . guide are introduced to the basics of showing cows at the fair"--Provided by publisher.

"Goldfish can be a variety of vivid colors and they are easy to care for, so they can make great first pets for kids. Early readers who are interested in these . . . low-maintenance pets will learn about the key ideas of caring for them, including what they eat, cleaning their tanks, and water maintenance"--Provided by publisher.

"Many enjoy having parakeets as pets with their bright feathers and ability to be trained . . . covers a parakeet's recommended diet, housing, and tips for hand taming them"--Provided by publisher.

"Most people probably don't go to the fair just for the chickens. But for many, the whole point of the fair is to show their chickens and try to win the competition. . . . This book . . . show readers what they can expect on the day of their event and how they can prepare for it beforehand"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to owning a rabbit and how to care for it, what to feed it, how to design its hutch, how to exercise them, and give them socializaion and companionship.

"With their comforting purrs, curious dispositions, and useful mouse-hunting skills, cats are known to make wonderful pets. This title aims to help students who have a pet cat--or who dream of having one in the future--learn about what it entails"--Provided by publisher.

"Rabbits are extremely popular as pets, but most people probably don't think of these furry friends when they think of going the fair. For many people, however, showing their rabbit is the best part of the fair! With the help of this . . . guide, readers will learn how to care for, train, and show their rabbit at the fair"--Provided by publisher.

"With their small, fluffy bodies and gentle nature, hamsters are popular pets. Children who have hamsters or are making a plan to get one will learn key ideas about caring from them. . . . Hamster care concepts include what to feed them, their size, and how to pick out the perfect cage"--Provided by publisher.

With their playfulness, loyalty, and affectionate demeanors, dogs are beloved pets worldwide. Whether students already have a dog or dream of having one, this engaging book is sure to capture their interest with informational text carefully tailored to beginning readers. Full color photographs and adept text-to-photo correlation help students comprehend the key ideas of dog ownership, such as what they eat and tricks they can learn. A complete glossary and index further aid students in enhancing their reading comprehension skills. Finally, a further information section will spark young readers' continued interest in not only caring for the creatures that have earned the title of "man's best friend" but also additional opportunities to build their reading skills.