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....

This book describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, diet, and reproduction of these active little critters.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to red squirrels. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five, this title provides readers with basic information for taking care of hamsters"--Provided by publisher.

"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....

Teeny, meek-seeming hamsters can travel up to 8-miles in one night in the wild. As pets, they provide hours of amusement. They run tirelessly on wheels, snoop around and move sawdust about the cage, and plump up their chubby cheeks with food morsels. From playtime to feeding time, readers learn how to take care of these popular pets.

Guinea pigs are small rodents that people sometimes have as pets. 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...

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to muskrats. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Did you know that capybaras yelp, bark, chirp, whistle, huff, and growl? These Central and South American rodents have unique ways of communicating with each other. Vivid full-color images illustrate the nocturnal capybara's habitat and unique adaptations in the wild. Words to Know, fun facts, accessible text, and safety tips educate readers about how capybaras eat, reproduce, and interact with other herds.

Pets are fun! Pets need care. How do I care for my pet hamster? My Pet: Hamster provides young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 with an introduction to caring for hamsters. This 16-page book uses simple text and vivid photos to show the daily tasks involved in caring for pets. In this series, simple text and vibrant photos teach young readers about a variety of familiar pets. Each book includes a list of words to look for in the text, with callouts...