Washoe County Library System

Explains different kinds of birds, how to choose a cage, and how to care for them.

Provides information on keeping birds as pets, including how to choose and care for a bird.

"In this book, Beakie the Budgie reveals how readers should go about choosing a pet bird, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet bird feel at home, and how to properly care for a pet bird, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a bird cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective"--

"Tom has a hen in his backpack. What will happen next? Ben has a new pet, but what is it?"--Back cover

A collection of facts about animal companions includes such entries that reveal a cat's top running speed, the numerous facial expressions made by dogs, and a bird's surprising feather weight.

"Some can talk. Some like to climb. They are all our friends! What do you know about pets? With this book, you can become an expert! Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can...

"Weaving decades of field research with exciting new discoveries about the brain, and complete with astonishing photos, Beyond Words offers an extraordinary look at what makes these animals different from us, but more importantly, what makes them similar, namely, their feelings of joy, grief, anger, and love."--

The Beagle is a muscular, athletic dog that requires a lot of exercise to keep in shape. With long, floppy ears and a smooth coat, the Beagle is a handsome dog. Originally bred to hunt for hare, fish and game birds, the Beagle has an acute sense of smell. They are strong, athletic and have plenty of stamina. The Beagle makes a perfect family pet because they are good with children and are gentle and playful. This title will allow students to determine...

"Do you want to know what dogs are thinking? What they're feeling? Now you finally can. The answers will surprise and delight young readers as scientist and dog-owner Alexandra Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human."--

A collection of poems that can be read in sixty seconds features the work of celebrated writers, including Jon Scieszka, Nikki Grimes, and Lemony Snicket.