The Wild Side of Pet Hamsters


Book Description

Did you know that hamsters belong to the same family as mice and rats? They are all rodents, which means they have big incisors which keep growing all their lives.




The Wild Side of Pet Birds


Book Description

You may think that you just have a pet bird, but the birds people keep as pets are very close to their wild ancestors. Finding out more about the wild side of your pet bird will help you give it a better life.




The Wild Side of Pet Hamsters


Book Description

One of a series of titles aimed at readers aged 6-8, looking at how familiar animals live in the wild and how they should be cared for as pets.




The Wild Side of Pet Snakes


Book Description

Pet snakes are very similar to snakes in the wild. There are many snakes that live in the wild as well as in captivity. If you are lucky you may have even seen a wild snake.




The Wild Side of Pet Rabbits


Book Description

Compares wild and domesticated rabbits, including their living areas and habitats, physical characteristics, and social behaviors.




Care for a Pet Hamster


Book Description

Would you like a pet you can carry in your pocket? If yes, then perhaps a hamster may be the perfect pet for you. While you are in school, your furry critter will sleep. In the evening, you can play together. You can even enjoy eating the same fruits and vegetables! Learn more about this rodent and share this knowledge with your parents. With their permission, you can then select and care for one of the most popular pets in America.




Gotcha for Guys!


Book Description

Research indicates boys are interested in reading nonfiction materials, yet most children's librarians prefer to booktalk fiction. Offering citations for more than 1,100 books, Gotcha for Guys! deals specifically with books to pique the interest of middle grade boys. A series of booktalks are grouped within chapters with like titles such as: Creepy-Crawly Creatures, Disasters and Unsolved Mysteries, Action and Innovation, and All Things Gross. Complete booktalks are presented in a beginning section of chapters 1-9. A second section in each of these chapters contains short annotations and talks for other books of interest, and a third section offers lists of well-reviewed titles to consider for boys. The book is enhanced with book cover art and reproducible lists for teachers and librarians.




The Wild Side of Pet Mice & Rats


Book Description

Compares the habitats and life of wild mice and rats to their domesticated counterparts.




Hamsters


Book Description

This book explores the fun parts about keeping hamsters, and looks at their natural behavior. It describes how to properly care for a hamster including feeding, grooming, and health problems. The book also contains expert tips on hamster care.




Is My Hamster Wild?


Book Description

Discover the wild animal living inside your pet.