O'Daly, Anne
Summary: What kind of food do rabbits eat? Can you play with a pet mouse? Do rats make good pets? The answers to these questions and more are found in this helpful guide to popular pets for kids. Colorful photographs of rabbits, mice, and rats fill the pages, and they're closely paired with text that explains the basic responsibilities involved in taking care of each type of animal. Fact boxes provide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9 O'DAAlderton, David
Summary: "A newly-updated practical guide to pet-keeping, covering all aspects of choosing and caring for small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and jirds, chinchillas, rats and mice - plus birds, herptiles, invertebrates and fish. Each chapter features the most popular breeds in each species, based on general availability and suitability. Find out how to choose the best pet for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.088 ALDPhilip, Simon
Summary: Before a little girl has a chance to name the cat that arrives unexpectedly at her house, he disappears again only to be replaced by another "pet," Steve the gorilla.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PHIO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Frogs, snakes, and other reptiles and amphibians are amazing animals that make cool pets, but they aren't for everyone! Readers are given the tools to decide for themselves if they might want one of these animals for a pet. They explore detailed text about how to care for reptiles and amphibians, and some of the most common examples of these animals as pets are presented to readers through...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.3 O'DAMantchev, Lisa
Summary: "Hoy es día del club de las mascotas. Habrá gatos y perros y peces, pero no se permiten elefantes. El club de las mascotas no entiende que las mascotas pueden ser de todos los tamaños y las formas, al igual que los amigos. Ahora llegó el momento de que un niño y su elefantito les demuestre lo que significa ser un amigo de verdad."--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468 SPANISH MANO'Daly, Anne
Summary: For some people, bugs make creepy, crawly, and very cool pets! As readers explore fun facts about insects and spiders, they are encouraged to ask themselves: Is this the right pet for me? They discover what materials are needed to create a safe living space for these creatures, what they eat, and how to interact with them. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 638 O'DAHenwood, Chris.
Summary: Topics covered include housing, feeding, health, purchasing, breeding, colors, and varieties.x.
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Publisher / Publication Date: T.F.H. Publications 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.932 HENGassner, Georg.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blandford 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.935 GASPatterson, Jordan.
Summary: Discusses the natural history, care, and breeding of seven kinds of newts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 639.3 PATBoyer, Crispin
Summary: The pets of Mount Olympus Pet Center are a true team. But when a chicken named Hermes shows up one day, things take a turn, and before the team knows it, the Oracle has spoken and the mysterious Trials of Hairy-Clees begin! Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, and Demeter the loyal cricket on another adventure...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD BOYStilton, Geronimo
Summary: Oh, what a day! I had just published New Mouse City's first phone book -- and almost every single number was wrong! My customers were out for my fur. So when Thea, Trap, and Benjamin asked me to join their quest for a legendary island covered in silver, I agreed. But no sooner had we set out than we were attacked by a ship of pirate cats! They mousenapped us and threatened to make us their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2004
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED STICopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC STIPennypacker, Sara
Summary: It's been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter, newly orphaned after the war, wracked with guilt and loneliness, leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people determined...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: Alexia is delighted when Mr. Cooper brings in Bob, a hognose snake, as class pet, but when Bob keels over, is Andrea's toy poodle or Alexia's neglect to blame?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ ALONG GUTBirney, Betty G.
Summary: "Humphrey, the pet hamster of Longfellow School's Room 26, provides facts, puzzles, and other information about different animals and pet care for prospective pet owners"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636 BIRJohnson, Sylvia A.
Summary: Presents information about the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of ferrets and discusses keeping and caring for these animals as pets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 1997
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.9 JOHChurchman, John
Summary: "When baby sheepdog Maisie moves to a new farm, she learns about each animal's special job and soon learns what her job will be"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CHUDavis, Jim
Summary: "How sweet it is! Garfield really gets into desserts. And why not? The best things in life are sweet! The confection-loving cat would gladly quarantine in an ice cream parlor for a month of sundaes! For Garfield fans this new collection of comics is sure to be a treat!"--page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2021
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Summary: "At the pet show, there are so many different types of pets! With dogs and cats, horses and chickens, hamsters and chinchillas--and many, many more--this book celebrates animal companions of all shapes and sizes"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2016
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DITCockcroft, Jason
Summary: "Congratulations, your new pet has finally arrived! Taking care of your very own dinosaur can be a bit tricky at first. But if you follow a few simple guidelines, like making sure he gets plenty of food and exercise and remembering to clean up his poop, you may find you've made a lifelong friend"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE COCHarrington, Claudia
Summary: La mascota de Hank sienta a Yum-Yum, el pez muy mimado. Yum-Yum muere en el reloj de Hank, por lo que Hank compra un nuevo pez de colores en la tienda de mascotas para reemplazarla.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JBR PURPLE SPANISH HARProvensen, Alice
Summary: Follows Max, a pet cat who is both friend and hunter. Backmatter includes information about the real-life Max the cat who lived on Maple Hill Farm.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enchanted Lion Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PROO'Daly, Anne
Summary: Birds make an excellent pet for some people, but they would be a poor fit for others. How can you tell if a bird is the right pet for you? Readers are able to answer this question after learning what it takes to care for a pet bird. Along the way, they are introduced to a variety of popular birds and find fact boxes with additional information about these animals. Readers are even able to make...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.6 O'DAMan-Kong, Mary
Summary: A book about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE MANCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR Purple Man-Kong 2016Summary: Join the Wonder Pets as they contemplate running away to join the circus, forever.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2009