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Books in Cute and Unusual Pets series

  • Hairless Cats: Cool Pets!

    Dr Alvin Silverstein, Dr Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, March 1, 2011)
    A cat with no hair??!! Cats are known for their soft, fluffy fur, so hairless cats may seem like the oddballs of the cat family. Would you invite this unusual creature into your family? Learn their history and how to care for these unique pets. Award-winning authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn give readers the information they need to begin caring for their new pet!
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  • Hedgehogs

    Paula M. Wilson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Your pet hedgehog just made a spitball. Is that normal? This book introduces readers to the ins and outs of care for a pet hedgehog. Readers will get information to help them decide if a hedgehog is the right pet for them as well as the how-to's of caring for hedgehogs.
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  • Mini Pigs

    Paula M. Wilson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    What is a mini pig? How big can they really get? Is it the right pet for you? Mini Pigs introduces readers to this cute, yet unusual pet. Readers will get all the information they need to know before choosing this pet as well as the ins and outs of mini pig care.
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  • Sugar Gliders

    Paula M. Wilson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Looking for a pet that's small and cute? The sugar glider might be the right pet for you. Readers will learn all about sugar gliders so they can make an informed decision before choosing one as a pet. The ins and outs of the responsibilities involved and the care required for sugar gliders is discussed.
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  • Miniature Horses

    Paula M. Wilson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    So you want a pony? A miniature horse might just be the right pet for you! But before you bring one home, make sure you have the space, time, and know-how to care for a miniature horse. Learn the ins and outs of what it takes keep a pet miniature horse.
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  • Potbellied Pigs: Cool Pets!

    Dr Alvin Silverstein, Dr Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, March 1, 2011)
    You may think that potbellied pigs belong on farms, but would you consider letting one into your living room? Potbellied pigs are just one of the great far-out and unusual pets that you might want to add to your family. Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn give readers a fun and fact-filled view into the lives of these animals and what it takes to care for a potbellied pig.
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  • Hilarious Hedgehogs

    Kelly Doudna

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care hedgehogs need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young girl and boy who play with their pet hedgehog. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Magnificent Macaws

    Alex Kuskowski, C. A. Nobens

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care macaws need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young boy who finds a pet macaw. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Cheeky Chinchillas

    Kelly Doudna, C. A. Nobens

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care chinchillas need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young girl who takes care of her chinchilla. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Miniature Horses: Cool Pets!

    Dr Alvin Silverstein, Dr Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Paperback (Enslow Elementary, July 1, 2012)
    Another title in the FAR-OUT AND UNUSUAL PETS series, MINIATURE HORSES examines special care and attention these horses need. Discover how they are similar and different from regular horses, and find out if you have the necessary requirements to have a miniature horse as a pet.
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  • Boa Constrictors

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, March 1, 2001)
    Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the boa constrictor and provides information on keeping this animal as a pet.
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  • Poison Dart Frogs: Cool Pets!

    Dr Alvin Silverstein, Dr Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Paperback (Enslow Elementary, July 1, 2012)
    If you've ever considered keeping an unusual pet, the FAR-OUT AND UNUSUAL PETS series is for you! Learn the history, the science, and the care needed for keeping fun and exotic pets, such as a poison dart frog. Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn explain everything you need to keep your pet safe and happy.
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