Caring for My Fish
Pet Care
An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for pet fish. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.
Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-63407-268-7
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$36.95 |
Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 2 |
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Reading Level | Grade 1 |
Genre | Hi-Lo, Nonfiction |
Category | Life Sciences |
Copyright | 2016 |
Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Publication Date | 2015-08-01 |
BISACS | JNF003220, JNF003170 |
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Dewey | 639.34 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 9.5 x 8 |
Lexile | 480 |
Guided Reading Level | J |
ATOS Reading Level | 2.1 |
ATOS Interest Level | LG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 176472 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Phonetics, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | PBSKids Dr. Jungle's Aquarium Fish-Freshwater Dr. Jungle's Aquarium Fish-Saltwater |
Author: Kathryn Stevens
Kathryn Stevens is the pen name of Katherine Stevenson, a longtime book editor and author for The Child's World. For many years, Kathy has pursued a dual career in two areas of interest, publishing and archaeology. She is the author of dozens of books on everything from countries to pets. She has an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a specialty in archaeology and environmental sciences. Kathy lives La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she is active in archaeological research.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Pet Care from School Library Journal on November 1, 2015
Attractive and well-designed primers. The close-up photographs of the animals’ faces on the covers entice readers, while the content cautions them to make careful choices when selecting a pet. The importance of commitment is emphasized, along with all of the basics on food, health, View →