"Buddy does not know what is in the box that Meredith carries into the living room. But when the small, prickly creature says he is a pirate -- and that Buddy is a pirate too -- the two mismatched friends are off on a grand adventure."-- Provided by the publisher.

"Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, where it lives, how it survives, and much more." --

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. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Kids can learn lots of important responsibilities by caring for a pet....

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to pet lizards through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

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

"Discover your mutt's family tree with this extensive guide to mixed breeds. Understanding which breeds are part of your dog's mix will help you to better appreciate its special nature. With Dog Decoder, you'll learn how to identify physical traits that can be used to decipher your dog's ancestry. Extensive descriptions of various characteristics, full-color photographs, and dozens of dog-nosis examples that analyze a mutt's features make this a handy...

Malcolm, a smaller than average rat, loves life at McKenna School and the secret society of classroom pets that keep children out of trouble, but when Aggy the iguana disappears Malcolm must use all of his ratty persistence to prove his innocence and save her.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to pet rabbits through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

Explains dog behavior and suggests how to develop a rewarding relationship with your dog, discussing all the steps from selecting the right puppy to showing the dog and getting veterinary care.

Simple text and photographs describe the characteristics and care of the Labradoodles, a cross between a Labrador retriever and Poodle.