| Guinea Pigs and Other Rodents Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author), Miller, Reagan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778721639 ISBN-13: 9780778721635 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: Rodents have teeth called incisors that never stop growing! They must grind their teeth or gnaw on things to keep the teeth from growing too long. Kids will be eager to "sink their teeth" into the intriguing facts in Guinea Pigs and other Rodents. This book explores many of their favorite kinds of rodents, including rats, mice, guinea pigs, beavers, and squirrels. Engaging text and vivid images help children understand - how rodents build different types of homes in various habitats - what kinds of foods rodents eat - which rodents hibernate in winter |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Squirrels, Etc - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology |
| Dewey: 599.35 |
| LCCN: 2005022999 |
| Lexile Measure: 550 |
| Series: What Kind of Animal Is It? (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 8.58" W x 9.76" (0.75 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 103171 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is suitable for ages 6-9. Although guinea pigs are roly-poly, they aren't actually pigs These cute rodents make great pets for children who like to interact with animals. The full-colour photographs, clear illustrations, and easy-to-understand text in Guinea Pigs explain: all the breeds available; preparing a comfortable home; play-time tips; grooming fur and teeth; the sounds guinea pigs make; and when to visit a veterinarian. |