Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
Choosing a pet -- Getting started -- A home for your pet -- Food and water -- Keeping healthy -- In the wild -- Himalayan rabbit -- Holland lop rabbit -- Jersey wooly rabbit -- Standard rat -- Rex rat -- Standard mouse -- Easy-to-make: fun zone -- Fun facts.
Summary:
What kind of food do rabbits eat? Can you play with a pet mouse? Do rats make good pets? The answers to these questions and more are found in this helpful guide to popular pets for kids. Colorful photographs of rabbits, mice, and rats fill the pages, and they're closely paired with text that explains the basic responsibilities involved in taking care of each type of animal. Fact boxes provide additional information about these cool creatures, and graphic organizers and a fun activity enhance the reading experience.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.