Pets

CHI CHI'S STORY: HOW A HEROIC DOG SPREAD JOY ONE STEP AT A TIME
Aubre Andrus

Summary: Chi Chi, a quadruple amputee Golden Retriever, was rescued from South Korea by an American family. This chapter book-style account tells the story of Chi Chi’s rescue, adoption and care and how she inspired people around the world through social media sharing her sweet and irrepressible personality.  

Curricular use: A high interest book for reluctant chapter book readers and animal lovers

Audience: Grades 3-7

MY FIRST BIG BOOK OF PETS AND PET CARE
Belinda Gallager

Summary: This compendium of information about a wide variety of common pets features two page spreads on each topic (such as “Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?” and “How Smart is a Rat?”). Using a combination of appealing photographs and illustrated characters the book employs diagrams, captions, speech bubbles and other text features for visual interest for fun and easy browsing.  The book has a table of contents, glossary, pet facts and a quiz, but no index.

Curricular Use: Units on pets and families

Audience: Grades K-3

PETS AND WILD ANIMALS SERIES
DOG OR WOLF
Brenna Maloney

Summary: This fun series compares pets with wild relatives

Curricular Use: pet research, animal interest

Audience: grades 2-5

UNUSUAL PETS (SERIES)

Summary: This series journeys into lesser-known pets with up close photography and simple care instructions. 

Curricular Use: pet research, animal interest

Audience: Grades 2-5

DOGS WHO WORK: THE CANINES WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT

Valeria Aloise and Margot Tissot 

Summary:  This beautifully illustrated book provides a glance at all sorts of different jobs breeds of dogs have mastered.  (from the publisher)

Curricular Use:  2nd grade animal research may include one of these breeds.

Audience: grades 2-6 

A FIRST GUIDE TO CATS: UNDERSTANDING YOUR WHISKERED FRIEND

John Bradshaw and Clare Elsom 

Summary:  This small and short chapter book is organized by cat behavior. (from the publisher)

Curricular Use:  animal research, animal interest, 

Audience: grades 3-6

MY BOOK OF CATS AND KITTENS

Mindy Fitcher 

Summary:  DK Publisher description states, “Discover fascinating information about cats and kittens – from their hair type, fur pattern, colors, and distinct personalities, to the differences and similarities that celebrate the unique identity of every feline!”

Curricular Use: study of felines, animal interest

Audience: grades 1-3

PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE: THE ULTIMATE GUIRDE TO CARING FOR ANIMALS--WHETHER YOU HAVE ONE OR NOT!

Jess French

Summary: This colorfully illustrated book features a myriad of pets.  DK Publisher’s description states, “With author and vet Dr. Jess French you'll gain fascinating insight into the adorable animals that capture the hearts of billions of people across the world. Plus, you'll learn how we can understand our pets and give them exactly what they need (and want!).”

Curricular Use: pet research investigation, animal interest

Audience: grades 2-4

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Judith Hodge

Summary: Siblings Ana and Felix find an injured duck and take it to Dr. Lee at the animal hospital. There they see a variety of animals being treated. (Mackin Summary).

Curricular Use: potential occupations, veterinarian profession, pets

Audience: grades 2-4 

DOGS: A HISTORY OF OUR BEST FRIENDS

Lita Judge

Summary:  This picture book opens with illustrations of wolves and through each turn of the page shows the evolution of our pet dogs. (from the publisher)

Curricular Use:  animal research

Audience: grades K-6

HOW TO SPEAK ANIMAL: DECODE THE SECRET LANGUARE OF DOGS, CATS, BIRDS, REPTILES AND MORE!

Lindy Mattice

Summary:  Why does a cat rub on my leg? What does it mean when a dog crouches low and wags his tail? And why is that bird hanging upside down? Just what are animals trying to tell us? (from the publisher)

Curricular Use: language enthusiast collides with animal enthusiast

Audience: grades 3-6

THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF BIRDWATCHING

Dan Rouse

Summary: Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this perfect introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. (from the publisher)

Curricular use: animal adaptations, feather, crafts, outdoor projects, connections to School of the Wild, ecology, conservation, Earth Day

Audience: grades 1-3