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Books with title How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Wild Chincoteague Pony

  • How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Wild Chincoteague Pony

    Mary Boone

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. In parts of the United States, herds of wild ponies still roam free. The most famous wild ponies live on Assateague Island, off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. The animals on the Virginia side of the island the Chincoteague ponies are owned by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Every year, the fire department sells some of the ponies to raise money that will help care for the rest of the herd. Thousands of people attend the auction, and a few walk away proud owners of new pet ponies. Owning a Chincoteague pony isn t for everyone. Find out what it takes to own a wild Chincoteague pony, and you can decide if the payoff years of faithful companionship will be worth your while.
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  • How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Pet Bunny

    Susan Sales Harkins, William H. Harkins

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. Who can resist a soft, cuddly rabbit? If your parents can but you can t, you ll need to learn as much as possible about this pet to convince them you can take care of one. The key to raising healthy and happy rabbits is knowing what they need. You might be surprised to learn that they need a lot. They need a quiet place to live indoors where they feel safe. (Yes, rabbits can be litter trained!) It s amazing how much they eat, and they should be fed twice a day. Most important, they need your love. A happy rabbit has a human that spends time with it every day. If you ve got plenty of time and the love, a rabbit might just be the right pet for you. Can you convince your parents to agree?
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  • How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Potbellied Pig

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. Potbellied pigs are unique pets. They are quite smart, so they are easy to train. They learn tricks quickly. They love company, so they always want to hang out with you, playing games, chasing a ball, and even cuddling on your lap. Just like a dog, pigs like to go for walks. Once you convince your parents that you can care for a potbellied pig, put on your sneakers, grab a leash, and hit the sidewalk! Chances are everyone will want to stop and see your charming new pet.
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  • How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Pet Horse

    Claire O'Neal

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. People have been drawn to horses throughout history, and it s easy to see why. Horses are strong, graceful, and intelligent animals. They enjoy attention and company from people, and they will bond strongly with their owners. Climb on the back of one and go for a ride, and your life will be forever different. But owning a horse doesn t just change your life, it becomes your life. Your horse will depend on you for everything food, water, exercise, and attention. And you can t exactly keep one in your living room. A horse is a huge responsibility, with equally huge rewards. Are you up for the challenge? And if you believe you are, can you convince your parents that you can care for a pet horse?
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  • How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Pet Ferret

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. Ferrets are fun, friendly family pets but they take a lot of work. They love to play, and they want to spend every waking moment of their days playing with you. They steal things when you re not looking and dig into whatever they can. They also jump, twist, and even dance. With this book, you can learn all about the special needs of these long and lanky pets and find out if they are the best pet for you and if you are the best owner for them. Arm yourself with the facts, and then you can show your parents just how prepared you are!
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  • How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Pet Bunny

    Susan Sales Harkins;William H. Harkins

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, March 15, 1704)
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  • How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Wild Chincoteague Pony by Mary Boone

    Mary Boone..

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane,2008., March 15, 2008)
    How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Wild Chincoteague Pony Mary Boone
  • How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Pet Bunny

    Susan Sales Harkins; William H. Harkins

    School & Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers (2008-05-15), Jan. 1, 1656)
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  • How To Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Pet Ferret

    Tamra Orr

    School & Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, March 15, 1860)
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