Small and quick, chipmunks make their homes in burrows, trees, nests, and logs. In some countries, they are sold as pets! Eager readers will find out the physical characteristics of chipmunks and what makes up their diverse diet.

If you looked out on your backyard right now, chances are you would see a squirrel. These common little animals are famous for gathering and storing nuts or approaching humans in the hopes of getting something to nibble. Students will learn all about the foods squirrels eat, what they look like, and how they make their homes in our backyards.

The author describes the spring and summer his family adopts a large South American rodent for a pet. Peet's own story of how his son tried to raise a pet South American capybara, and how, as it grew, it became more problematic.

Something prickly is moving in the forest! What could it be? People often confuse hedgehogs and porcupines, but there are a lot of differences between these cute critters! From spines to diets, this title explores what sets hedgehogs and porcupines apart with low-level text, colorful photos, and a side-by-side comparison.

In Squirrel Kits, emergent readers learn about baby squirrels in the forest. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren’t facing too many challenges at once. Squirrel Kits includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an...

Gray squirrels leap from high heights to move from tree to tree. Discover these delightful rodents' life cycle and lifestyle in the woods.

In Gerbils, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a gerbil and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a gerbil needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet gerbils online using...

"Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Skunks Smell Bad offers answers to their most compelling questions about when skunks attack. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."-- Provided by publisher.

In Chipmunks, beginning readers follow a chipmunk as it gathers food in preparation for winter. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this furry woodland animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a chipmunk's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about chipmunks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

In Guinea Pigs, early readers will learn how to care for a guinea pig and how to keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a guinea pig needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet guinea pigs online using our safe search engine...