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4-6
What a Pet! series.
Colorful photographs, an attractive design, and accessible writing make these books appealing and informative. "Fast Facts" boxes provide basic information about pet care, cost, and training. Each text explores the history and physiology of a range of animals, and animal advocates will appreciate the emphasis on appropriate and responsible pet care. Reading list, websites. Ind. [Review covers these What a Pet! titles: Beautiful Birds, Creepy Crawlies, Curious Cats, and Fabulous Fish.]
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4-6
What a Pet! series.
Colorful photographs, an attractive design, and accessible writing make these books appealing and informative. "Fast Facts" boxes provide basic information about pet care, cost, and training. Each text explores the history and physiology of a range of animals, and animal advocates will appreciate the emphasis on appropriate and responsible pet care. Reading list, websites. Ind. [Review covers these What a Pet! titles: Beautiful Birds, Creepy Crawlies, Curious Cats, and Fabulous Fish.]
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4-6
What a Pet! series.
Colorful photographs, an attractive design, and accessible writing make these books appealing and informative. "Fast Facts" boxes provide basic information about pet care, cost, and training. Each text explores the history and physiology of a range of animals, and animal advocates will appreciate the emphasis on appropriate and responsible pet care. Reading list, websites. Ind. [Review covers these What a Pet! titles: Beautiful Birds, Creepy Crawlies, Curious Cats, and Fabulous Fish.]
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4-6
What a Pet! series.
Colorful photographs, an attractive design, and accessible writing make these books appealing and informative. "Fast Facts" boxes provide basic information about pet care, cost, and training. Each text explores the history and physiology of a range of animals, and animal advocates will appreciate the emphasis on appropriate and responsible pet care. Reading list, websites. Ind. [Review covers these What a Pet! titles: Beautiful Birds, Creepy Crawlies, Curious Cats, and Fabulous Fish.]
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4-6
What a Pet! series.
Dogs describes some uncommon breeds, such as the greyhound and the shih tzu; Pets introduces some small domesticated animals, including the chinchilla and the rat. About four pages and one color photo per animal discuss behavior, history, and facts about caring for each particular pet. There are more complete references available, but the extensive lists of Internet resources make these volumes useful. Bib., ind.
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4-6
What a Pet! series.
Dogs describes some uncommon breeds, such as the greyhound and the shih tzu; Pets introduces some small domesticated animals, including the chinchilla and the rat. About four pages and one color photo per animal discuss behavior, history, and facts about caring for each particular pet. There are more complete references available, but the extensive lists of Internet resources make these volumes useful. Bib., ind.
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4-6
What a Pet! series.
From monkeys and sugar gliders to chameleons and geckos, these books examine the special care needed to keep unusual pets healthy and happy. The text emphasizes the food, housing, training, and licensing requirements for some of these animals, and the authors stress the concerns about keeping such animals in captivity. Illustrated with color photos, these books will be popular with young animal enthusiasts. Bib., ind.
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4-6
What a Pet! series.
From monkeys and sugar gliders to chameleons and geckos, these books examine the special care needed to keep unusual pets healthy and happy. The text emphasizes the food, housing, training, and licensing requirements for some of these animals, and the authors stress the concerns about keeping such animals in captivity. Illustrated with color photos, these books will be popular with young animal enthusiasts. Bib., ind.