Henry Carter Hull

Puppies may be cute, but they are also a lot of work! Puppies introduces young readers to all they need to know about being great puppy and dog owners. Colorful images and concise text highlight topics such as: • different breeds of dogs • newborn puppies • housebreaking puppies • grooming short- and long-haired dogs • keeping dogs and owners safe • visiting a veterinarian

It is estimated that there are currently 400 million dogs in the world. Many people keep these energetic, loving animals as pets and enjoy taking them on walks or playing fetch with them in their backyards. However, it's not just all play and no work. Training and taking care of your dog can be a challenging and rewarding task!

In the wild, hamsters dig extensive tunnels that can go as deep as three feet into the ground! You can make your hamster's cage fun and comfortable by putting plastic tunnels in it and keeping it clean. Learn what other toys your hamster might enjoy, what food to feed it, and how to keep your hamster entertained.

Parakeets are very intelligent pets and can even learn to talk to their owners! This process can take a while because you must gradually make your parakeet comfortable in its new surroundings. Learn how to talk gently to it and feed it, and soon you will become its favorite companion.

Both water turtles and land turtles can be kept as pets. These unique creatures are not the most common pets, and it is best to try to re-create their natural environments as much as possible. A happy pet turtle can live for a very long time, sometimes as long as 50 years!

Is a purebred cat or mixed-breed cat right for you? Cats are playful, loving, and clean pets. There are more than seventy breeds and millions of mixed-breed cats in shelters waiting for homes. This book will help readers figure out which cat or kitten is the best fit for them, what to feed it, how to keep it safe, and much more. Readers learn how to take good care of your new cat so you can enjoy many happy years together.

Is a fish the right pet for you? Fish are beautiful to look at and fun to watch. They come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Some types of fish are harder to care for than others. This book will help readers decide what kind of freshwater fish and how many to get. Readers will learn about the kind of food to feed the fish, what size tank they should get, and much more. Readers learn how to keep their fish healthy and happy for years to...

Are your readers ready for a horse? Horses are graceful, majestic, and intelligent animals. They can be great pets, but it takes a lot of work to take care of a horse. This book informs readers about the different types of horses, where they can get one, and how to care for one. Readers will learn about a horse's diet, training, grooming, and much more. If you have the time and money to keep a horse healthy and happy, you can spend many fun-filled...

Having a cat is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what cats need, like a litter box, scratch post, and fresh food and water. This is a Level 1 title and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Having a dog is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what dogs need, like a collar and leash, fresh food and water, and exercise. This is a Level 1 title and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.