Kristin Petrie

This book introduces young readers to the American bobtail cat, the feline known for its unique short tail. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the American bobtail in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to...

This book introduces young readers to the Birman cat, the feline known for its beautiful white gloves. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Birman cat in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core...

Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the chameleon's long, sticky, lightning-fast tongue and its amazing color-changing abilities. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized reptile. Large, full-color photos show off the chameleon's special features. Your readers are unique individuals....

A biography of the English seaman and explorer who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I. Travel with Daniel Boone through the Cumberland Gap, sail with Jacques Cousteau aboard the Calypso, map the Rocky Mountains with John C. Frémont, and much more as daring explorers discover what lay beyond the next mountain, river, or ocean. Includes Would You? questions, comprehensive timelines and maps, and more. Each title has a timeline of exploration history...

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the intelligent West Highland white terrier. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the West Highland white terrier breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these courageous, energetic dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core...

Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the potbellied pig's renowned intelligence and cleanliness and its unique breed history. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized mammal. Large, full-color photos show off the potbellied pig's special features. Your readers are unique individuals....

Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the iguana's love of basking in the sun and its tail-dropping defense. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized reptile. Large, full-color photos show off the iguana's special features. Your readers are unique individuals. Shouldn't their pets...

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the loyal Doberman pinscher. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Doberman pinscher breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these affectionate, loyal dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This book introduces young readers to the Selkirk rex cat, the feline known for its curly coat. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Selkirk rex in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the sugar glider's kitelike patagium, amazing gliding abilities, and social nature. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized marsupial. Large, full-color photos show off the sugar glider's special features. Your readers are unique individuals....