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Pet Care
23 Reviews
Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth
(4)
K-3
Pet Care series.
This well-designed kindergarten-level series introduces four common dog breeds with friendly texts and lots of attractive, glossy photos. The information is very elementary, but the books are successful introductions to nonfiction for emerging readers. A concluding spread features an anatomically labeled photo of the dog and a couple of close-ups of specific features. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Seedlings titles: Retrievers, Terriers, Beagles, and Bulldogs.
Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth
(4)
K-3
Pet Care series.
This well-designed kindergarten-level series introduces four common dog breeds with friendly texts and lots of attractive, glossy photos. The information is very elementary, but the books are successful introductions to nonfiction for emerging readers. A concluding spread features an anatomically labeled photo of the dog and a couple of close-ups of specific features. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Seedlings titles: Retrievers, Terriers, Beagles, and Bulldogs.
Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth
(4)
K-3
Pet Care series.
Straightforward but limited descriptions of pets aim to prepare readers for ownership of each animal; sections discuss living environment, diet, and care required. Layouts feature simple text in blue and red circles and photographs with arrow-shaped captions. A "needs and dangers" chart and "fun facts" are appended. There are four other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pet Care titles: Dogs, Hermit Crabs, Parakeets, and Turtles.
Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth
(4)
K-3
American Humane Association Pet Care series.
Well-organized information follows through on these books' titles, from a brief history of the animals as pets to picking the right type or breed, caring for it, and preventing problems. The tone is encouraging, though appropriate cautions are included. Colorful captioned photos illustrate text that is clear but not very deep; occasional vague statements are eventually clarified. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Choosing a Bird, Choosing a Cat, Choosing a Dog[c1], Choosing a Fish, Choosing a Hamster, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Ferret, Mouse, or Rat, and Choosing a Horse.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
Jeffrey, Laura S.
Choosing a Hamster, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Ferret, Mouse, or Rat: How to Choose and Care for a Small Mammal
(4)
K-3
American Humane Association Pet Care series.
Well-organized information follows through on these books' titles, from a brief history of the animals as pets to picking the right type or breed, caring for it, and preventing problems. The tone is encouraging, though appropriate cautions are included. Colorful captioned photos illustrate text that is clear but not very deep; occasional vague statements are eventually clarified. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Choosing a Bird, Choosing a Cat, Choosing a Dog[c1], Choosing a Fish, Choosing a Hamster, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Ferret, Mouse, or Rat, and Choosing a Horse.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(4)
K-3
American Humane Association Pet Care series.
Well-organized information follows through on these books' titles, from a brief history of the animals as pets to picking the right type or breed, caring for it, and preventing problems. The tone is encouraging, though appropriate cautions are included. Colorful captioned photos illustrate text that is clear but not very deep; occasional vague statements are eventually clarified. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Choosing a Bird, Choosing a Cat, Choosing a Dog[c1], Choosing a Fish, Choosing a Hamster, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Ferret, Mouse, or Rat, and Choosing a Horse.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(4)
K-3
American Humane Association Pet Care series.
Well-organized information follows through on these books' titles, from a brief history of the animals as pets to picking the right type or breed, caring for it, and preventing problems. The tone is encouraging, though appropriate cautions are included. Colorful captioned photos illustrate text that is clear but not very deep; occasional vague statements are eventually clarified. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Choosing a Bird, Choosing a Cat, Choosing a Dog[c1], Choosing a Fish, Choosing a Hamster, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Ferret, Mouse, or Rat, and Choosing a Horse.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(4)
K-3
American Humane Association Pet Care series.
Well-organized information follows through on these books' titles, from a brief history of the animals as pets to picking the right type or breed, caring for it, and preventing problems. The tone is encouraging, though appropriate cautions are included. Colorful captioned photos illustrate text that is clear but not very deep; occasional vague statements are eventually clarified. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Choosing a Bird, Choosing a Cat, Choosing a Dog[c1], Choosing a Fish, Choosing a Hamster, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Ferret, Mouse, or Rat, and Choosing a Horse.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(4)
K-3
American Humane Association Pet Care series.
Well-organized information follows through on these books' titles, from a brief history of the animals as pets to picking the right type or breed, caring for it, and preventing problems. The tone is encouraging, though appropriate cautions are included. Colorful captioned photos illustrate text that is clear but not very deep; occasional vague statements are eventually clarified. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Choosing a Bird, Choosing a Cat, Choosing a Dog[c1], Choosing a Fish, Choosing a Hamster, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Ferret, Mouse, or Rat, and Choosing a Horse.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(4)
K-3
Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series.
This series covers the basics: animal history, rescue options, daily care, challenges, and relevant responsibilities. The combination of pet-owner true stories, useful facts, and how-to advice will aid youngsters caring for animals; information is somewhat broad, establishing these books as supplementary resources. The many photographs are colorful and relevant. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Beginning Pet Care with American Humane titles: Learning to Care for a Bird, Learning to Care for a Cat, Learning to Care for a Dog, Learning to Care for a Horse, Learning to Care for Fish, Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians, and Learning to Care for Small Mammals.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(4)
K-3
Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series.
This series covers the basics: animal history, rescue options, daily care, challenges, and relevant responsibilities. The combination of pet-owner true stories, useful facts, and how-to advice will aid youngsters caring for animals; information is somewhat broad, establishing these books as supplementary resources. The many photographs are colorful and relevant. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Beginning Pet Care with American Humane titles: Learning to Care for a Bird, Learning to Care for a Cat, Learning to Care for a Dog, Learning to Care for a Horse, Learning to Care for Fish, Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians, and Learning to Care for Small Mammals.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(4)
K-3
Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series.
This series covers the basics: animal history, rescue options, daily care, challenges, and relevant responsibilities. The combination of pet-owner true stories, useful facts, and how-to advice will aid youngsters caring for animals; information is somewhat broad, establishing these books as supplementary resources. The many photographs are colorful and relevant. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Beginning Pet Care with American Humane titles: Learning to Care for a Bird, Learning to Care for a Cat, Learning to Care for a Dog, Learning to Care for a Horse, Learning to Care for Fish, Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians, and Learning to Care for Small Mammals.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(4)
K-3
Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series.
This series covers the basics: animal history, rescue options, daily care, challenges, and relevant responsibilities. The combination of pet-owner true stories, useful facts, and how-to advice will aid youngsters caring for animals; information is somewhat broad, establishing these books as supplementary resources. The many photographs are colorful and relevant. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Beginning Pet Care with American Humane titles: Learning to Care for a Bird, Learning to Care for a Cat, Learning to Care for a Dog, Learning to Care for a Horse, Learning to Care for Fish, Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians, and Learning to Care for Small Mammals.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(4)
K-3
Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series.
This series covers the basics: animal history, rescue options, daily care, challenges, and relevant responsibilities. The combination of pet-owner true stories, useful facts, and how-to advice will aid youngsters caring for animals; information is somewhat broad, establishing these books as supplementary resources. The many photographs are colorful and relevant. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Beginning Pet Care with American Humane titles: Learning to Care for a Bird, Learning to Care for a Cat, Learning to Care for a Dog, Learning to Care for a Horse, Learning to Care for Fish, Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians, and Learning to Care for Small Mammals.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(4)
K-3
Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series.
This series covers the basics: animal history, rescue options, daily care, challenges, and relevant responsibilities. The combination of pet-owner true stories, useful facts, and how-to advice will aid youngsters caring for animals; information is somewhat broad, establishing these books as supplementary resources. The many photographs are colorful and relevant. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Beginning Pet Care with American Humane titles: Learning to Care for a Bird, Learning to Care for a Cat, Learning to Care for a Dog, Learning to Care for a Horse, Learning to Care for Fish, Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians, and Learning to Care for Small Mammals.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(4)
K-3
Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series.
This series covers the basics: animal history, rescue options, daily care, challenges, and relevant responsibilities. The combination of pet-owner true stories, useful facts, and how-to advice will aid youngsters caring for animals; information is somewhat broad, establishing these books as supplementary resources. The many photographs are colorful and relevant. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Beginning Pet Care with American Humane titles: Learning to Care for a Bird, Learning to Care for a Cat, Learning to Care for a Dog, Learning to Care for a Horse, Learning to Care for Fish, Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians, and Learning to Care for Small Mammals.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(3)
K-3
American Humane Pet Care Library series.
For young pet owners, this series offers clearly written, easy-to-read introductions to the history, day-to-day care, and potential health problems of popular pets. Each title features numerous color photographs, fast facts, "pet pointers," and brief life cycle information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American Humane Pet Care Library titles: Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Mice, and Rats, and Horses.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo
(3)
K-3
American Humane Pet Care Library series.
For young pet owners, this series offers clearly written, easy-to-read introductions to the history, day-to-day care, and potential health problems of popular pets. Each title features numerous color photographs, fast facts, "pet pointers," and brief life cycle information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American Humane Pet Care Library titles: Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Mice, and Rats, and Horses.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo
Jeffrey, Laura S.
Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Mice, and Rats: How to Choose and Care for a Small Mammal
(3)
K-3
American Humane Pet Care Library series.
For young pet owners, this series offers clearly written, easy-to-read introductions to the history, day-to-day care, and potential health problems of popular pets. Each title features numerous color photographs, fast facts, "pet pointers," and brief life cycle information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American Humane Pet Care Library titles: Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Mice, and Rats, and Horses.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo
23 reviews
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