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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!
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Chinchillas look a little like bunnies. They have big ears and eyes. They have very soft fur and paintbrush tails. They don't like to cuddle but they love to climb. If you've ever wanted to learn more about these adorable pets, Caring for My New Chinchilla is filled with valuable information. You'll discover how to feed, house, and train your "chinnie" along with how to keep this long-living pet healthy. Like every book in the How to Care for Your...
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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...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about guinea pigs as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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!
6) Chipmunks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces chipmunks to young readers through leveled text and related photos.
7) Squirrels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces squirrels to young readers through leveled text and related photos.
8) Mice
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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.
9) Squirrels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a squirrel's habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Did you know... - You can count 4 rats for every 1 person in the city. - Rats can have up to 12 litters of babies per year. - In 3 years, 2 rats and their offspring can produce up to 20-million descendants. Find out all sorts of interesting things about rats and enjoy a chuckle along the way.
11) Gophers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Gophers are known for their puffy faces. They often stuff food into their cheek pouches and carry it back to their burrows. Young children will enjoy learning how gophers gather food and dig vast underground tunnels.
12) Groundhogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Groundhogs are big rodents-the largest in the squirrel family, in fact. They spend summers eating grasses, plants, and fruits before hibernating during the winters in underground burrows. Early readers will enjoy learning about this animal and its relation to Groundhog Day!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Scaly & Spiky Animals shows off skin that keeps some animals safe. This title shows examples of fish, snakes, porcupines, hedgehogs, and more. It discusses what they feel like and why these types of skins can protect animals from attackers. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of different animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our armored friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
14) Chinchillas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Chinchillas are soft, cuddly little rodents. These adorable little critters have some interesting needs. For example, did you know that chinchillas take dust baths in volcanic ash instead of bathing in water? They're also nocturnal. This book provides readers with an in-depth look at how to care for pet chinchillas. Full-color photographs on each page keep readers engaged. Early elementary life-science topics including habitats and life cycles are...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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....
16) My Guinea Pig
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Scaly & Spiky Animals shows off skin that keeps some animals safe. This title shows examples of fish, snakes, porcupines, hedgehogs, and more. It discusses what they feel like and why these types of skins can protect animals from attackers. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of different animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our armored friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Thinking about rats can make anyone's skin crawl, but thinking about a rat gnawing its way through concrete is sure to give you the shivers. A wealth of life science information, fun facts, and gory details on the wild world of rats will have even reluctant readers coming back for more.
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Anyone who has been to 'Gotham City' and wandered about a bit has most likely spotted a giant inflatable rat or two. There are many stories as to why they are there but, until now, nobody had discovered the real truth about their secret lives. Join celebrated children's author, Sir Rhymesalot as he goes undercover to burrow down to the inflated-rat-underworld for a ride that lifts you high into the sky. As with all Sir Rhymesalot titles, rhythm and...
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