Carpet Snakes and Stick Insects, ExtremePets, Book 2
J.R. Poulter
Paperback
(Word Wings for Kids, Aug. 14, 2017)
You've heard about EXTREME SPORTS! What about EXTREME PETS? These pets are 'different' Do you have one yet? They need as much love And they need as much care As 'regular' pets, just A little more rare! But... only get one, if you DARE! A series of 4 humorous verse stories, aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, about very unusual pets with information and links to further reading on such things as pet care. Book 1 - Axolotls and Tarantulas. Book 2 - Carpet Snakes and Stick Insects, includes 10 fun facts about each. Book 3 - Water Dragons and Ant Farms Book 4 - Chameleons and Freshwater Turtles REVIEW: "What a fascinating book, integrating fact with a verse to create a wonderful cross-curricular resource for teachers. As for the students, curious little minds will engage with the unique and unusual subject matter!" Adrienne T. O'Connell, B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed., taught children from indigenous classrooms in the outback to multicultural classrooms in the city.