Helen Plum Library

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.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces mice to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces groundhogs to young readers through leveled text and related photos."--

The Perfect Introduction To Being A Pet Owner For The Child Ready To Get A Rat.

Hedgehogs feel like hairbrushes. That's because they have quills. They aren't sharp. When you have a pet hedgehog, they might let you hold them. They are usually quiet and like their alone time. "Hedgies" aren't easy pets to raise. This book can really help. With easy-to-follow information about feeding, hedgehog health, how to hold one, and much more, Caring for My New Hedgehog will prepare you for this prickly pet. Part of the ongoing series How...

What animal has a furry body, a short tail, and sharp claws? Prairie dogs! But do you know where prairie dogs live? Or what sounds a prairie dog makes? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

"In this book, Gordon the Guinea Pig reveals how readers should go about choosing pet guinea pigs, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet guinea pig feel at home, and how to properly care for pet guinea pigs, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a guinea pig cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective"--...

This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a squirrel's habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

"In this book, Squeak the Mouse reveals how readers should go about choosing pet rats or mice, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet rat or mouse feel at home, and how to properly care for pet rats or mice, including feeding, exercising, and keeping cages clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective"--...

Mice are very active pets. They love to run, chew, and play. Beginning readers learn how to take care of these cute, lively animals with the help of easy-to-follow text. Readers discover many fun facts about pet mice including the colors of their fur and the foods they like to eat. These facts are presented alongside bright photographs of a variety of mice in action.