Guinea Pigs (Pets) [Library Binding]

Michaela Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Pets

A simple introduction to choosing and caring for guinea pigs.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2?The bold colors and numerous photos in this offering will satisfy pint-size wanna-be pet owners. Information is clearly stated and accurate as far as it goes. Artwork and layout are attractive, with "fact blocks" sprinkled throughout. Pictures are sharply focused though painfully posed and occasionally trimmed so close that the animals seem to have had a fur cut. The illustrations showing housing and care are dated. Wood and wire are still used; however, manufactured cages are more common and convenient. Rabbits, in particular, should not be housed on a wood floor as illustrated. Dick King-Smith's I Love Guinea Pigs (Candlewick, 1995) offers fewer facts but is a much warmer introduction to this pet. Still, primary-grade children petitioning for their first pet may find this book useful.?Jody McCoy, Lakehill Preparatory School, Dallas, TX
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

M Miller is a Heinemann Raintree author. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Library Binding: 24 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575725754
• ISBN-13: 978-1575725758
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,744,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Book Review by Jacob Suissa, February 21, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Guinea Pigs (Pets) (Library Binding)

I liked this book becuase it tells me about where Guinea Pigs first lived, and how to take care of them. It also showed me a lot of very cute pictures of Guinea Pigs. The book told me what to feed them, and it gave me ideas of how to build a cage, and what toys they need. Since I have a Guinea Pig, I have been taking care of it very well, exactly how the book has told me, so this book has really helped me. I recommend this book to people who want to learn about Guinea Pigs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guniea Pig book, March 8, 2001

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Alex @ the Waukazoo Elementary Library (Holland, MI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guinea Pigs (Pets) (Paperback)

Guinea Pigs is a very good book and very exciting for me! I think lots of people would like this book. I liked this book because it had a lot of detail. I might get a guinea pig so I wanted to learn about them so I got this book to read. I was so excited to read this book and I hope other kids read this.