pets

Introduces dogs from the American Kennel Club's non-sporting group, including poodles, bulldogs, dalmatians, and more.

Introduces some of the dog breeds from the American Kennel Club's terrier group, including the Airedale terrier, miniature schnauzer, West Highland white terrier, and more.

Introduces some of the dog breeds from the American Kennel Club's herding group, including the border collie, Australian shepherd, Pembroke Welsh corgi, and more.

"Learn how Teacup the puppy meets Princess Belle and becomes her special Palace Pet!"--Back cover.

The story of how Treasure the kitten becomes Princess Ariel's special Palace Pet.

Uni cares for a chrysalis and wants to keep it as a pet, but when the butterfly emerges, she learns some animals are meant to be wild.

"Twelve-year-old Grace is desperate for a puppy. All she wants is someone to love--and to love her back. Someone who won't disappear on her like her dad did. Someone who'll make her new stepfather's house feel like home. Christmas morning, Grace springs out of bed hopeful that her dreams are about to come true. But the present that awaits her isn't soft and furry. It doesn't have padded paws. And instead of a dark, wet nose, there's a flat, pink nose instead. It's not a puppy at all--it's a PIG. Grace tries to make the best of the situation. She names the pig Bernard and dutifully learns how to care for him. But spending time with him is nothing like being with a dog . . . when a good friend lands in the hospital, Grace discovers that Bernard might have a special talent for making sick people feel better and that his calling might be as a certified therapy animal . . . can Grace convince her skeptical family to get on board? Or will she and Bernard both end up out in the cold?"--Publisher.

Discover the most adorable puppies ever in this super-cute collection of over 45 breeds. Find out fascinating facts about each breed and the characteristics which make them super cute, be it the big adoring eyes of the Labrador retriever or the wrinkly fur of the Shar-Pei.

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.

"Images accompany information about pet rats. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.