Pets and their people
Book - 2023
"Learn everything there is to know about pets of all kinds, and the many different ways to take care of them to give them the happiest life possible. In this ultimate guide to pets, whether you've got them or not, children will enjoy learning lots about the different animals that we might think of as pets, including their history, behavior, and body language. Discover practical things to do with pets, such as how to treat them kindly, look after their everyday needs, and give them the best life possible. With author and vet Dr Jess French, delve deeper into the world of pets than you ever have before! The best thing is, you don't even need a pet to enjoy them. Pets and Their People provides inspiration for kids aged 7-9 who c...an't own pets, showing them that we can care for animals in lots of other ways - from volunteering at animal shelters to leaving food for them out in the wild. From old favorites such as playful puppies and cuddly cats, to more unusual pets such as lizards and snakes, to bugs and hedgehogs in parks and gardens, there are many fascinating animals to meet."--
- Subjects
- Genres
- Juvenile works
Instructional and educational works
Illustrated works - Published
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New York :
DK Publishing
2023.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
- Edition
- First American edition
- Item Description
- Includes index.
"The ultimate guide to caring for animals--whether you have one or not!" -- Cover. - Physical Description
- 72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- ISBN
- 9780744069938
- Introduction
- History of pets
- Dogs
- Cats
- Guinea pigs
- Fish
- Small mammals
- Rabbits
- Tortoises and turtles
- Snakes and lizards
- Invertebrates
- Birds
- Animals with jobs
- A happy home
- The right animal for your family
- Getting your pet
- Growing up
- How long do pets live?
- Visiting the vet
- Sick pets
- Communication
- Learning the rules
- Playtime!
- Busy brains
- Grooming
- Saying hello
- What's for dinner?
- In all weathers
- Staying safe
- Pet people
- No pet? No problem
- Animals in the wild.