Caring for My Parakeet
Pet Care
An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet parakeet. 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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978-1-63407-266-3
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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 | 636.6 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 9.5 x 8 |
Lexile | 540 |
Guided Reading Level | J |
ATOS Reading Level | 2.4 |
ATOS Interest Level | LG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 176484 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Phonetics, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Starred, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | PBSKids |
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 →