"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces chipmunks to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Thinking of getting a mouse? You're in good company. Mice can make wonderful pets for many people. They're clean, friendly, fun and very active creatures who will give you hours of enjoyment and company. They are also intelligent and, with lots of time and attention, can be taught how to do tricks. Before bringing your pet mouse home, learning how to tame and care for your pet is a must!

Hedgehogs feel like hairbrushes. That's because they have quills. They aren't sharp. When you have a pet hedgehog, they might let you hold them. They are usually quiet and like their alone time. "Hedgies" aren't easy pets to raise. This book can really help. With easy-to-follow information about feeding, hedgehog health, how to hold one, and much more, Caring for My New Hedgehog will prepare you for this prickly pet. Part of the ongoing series How...

What animal has a furry body, a short tail, and sharp claws? Prairie dogs! But do you know where prairie dogs live? Or what sounds a prairie dog makes? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces gophers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a mouse's habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly? Flying foxes are the largest bats on Earth. Learn these and other interesting facts in “All About Flying Foxes”.

Readers learn fun facts about these adorable animals as they explore this accessible and age-appropriate guide to caring for guinea pigs. They learn what kind of food they like to eat, how to feed them, how to clean their cage, and other useful information. Additional features include vibrant, full-color photographs of these animals and a helpful glossary of new words for readers to discover. As readers deepen their understanding of what it means...

The animal world includes many beautiful, colorful, and majestic creatures, but some of nature's creatures are strange-looking, even ugly to human eyes. The naked mole rat belongs to this group of animals. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about these creepy animals, who live in colonies organized like those of bees and ants, and aren't actually moles or rats! Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary science...

Hamsters are a small, cute animal that many people keep as a pet. They have a silky fur, short legs, and a chubby body that's adorable! What body traits do hamsters share that distinguish them from other rodents? That's exactly what readers learn in this book especially for emerging readers. Low ATOS text is paired with closely correlated, full-color photographs of hamster body parts so readers can see their wide feet and tiny eyes for themselves....