Frank Carlson Library

What do hamsters eat? And why do they like to run on a wheel while you're asleep? Get to know pet hamsters with fun and informative questions and answers.

Simple text and photographs describe hedgehogs and includes the story of Spike, a pet hedgehog, who escapes his cage.

Your Guinea Pig tells you everything you need to know to succesfully choose, buy, raise, and show all types of guinea pigs. Although parents are typically the ones who introduce their children to new experiences, author Wanda L. Curran first gained interest in guinea pigs (cavies) when her daughter Nancy joined 4-H and developed a successful and prosperous hobby. Curran then became an adult 4-H leader in guinea pigs and rabbits and was inspired...

Have you ever wondered what your hamster does when you're not around? Well, meet Bonnie-she's going to tell you! Bonnie has been left to wander the house and she's in the mood for fun! From burrowing to escaping, gnawing to stockpiling, you can find out just what wild things hamsters are up to when your family are all out!

This title introduces readers to hamsters, which are popular family pets. They'll learn about what hamsters like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

These tiny and spiny nocturnal mammals can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. They also live in New Zealand, but are not native to it. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers--and...

This title introduces readers to hamsters, which are popular family pets. They'll learn about what hamsters like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves animals. Guess What: Noisy Nibblers: Guinea Pig provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the guinea pig lives. Additional...

Squeal! Guinea pigs make fun pets. Some have long hair and some have almost no hair at all. Some have crests on their heads and others have droopy ears. Young readers will learn about the appearance and behavior of guinea pigs, and discover why these playful rodents make great pets.

Check out the sneaky squirrel! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this mammal's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.