Why Do Rabbits Hop?: And Other Questions about Guinea Pigs, Hampsters, and Gerbils (Easy-to-Read, Dial) [Hardcover]

Joan Holub (Author), Anna DiVito (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Easy-to-Read, Dial

Whether to learn more about a source of interest or a family pet, these two fun and fact-packed books offer an intriguing and useful look at the history, characteristics, and behavior of five different animals-horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils. Just right for on-your-own reading or school reports and projects, each book features dozens of full-color photographs and drawings-and some surprising reasons for all those neighs and all that hopping!

Illustrated by Anna DiVito.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Reviewed with Joan Holub's Why Do Horses Neigh?

K-Gr. 2. Holub, who took on cats and dogs in her previous books in the Dial Easy-to-Read series, follows a similar format as she introduces horses in one volume and rabbits and other small pets, such as hamsters, in another. Presented in a question-and-answer format, the text is both interesting and informative. What are baby and adult horses called? Is a pony a horse? Are horses smart? These are just a few of the questions answered in an easy-to-read style. Rabbits may be a more useful choice as it features animals children are more likely to have as pets. It delineates the differences between hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs and describes the way the small animals eat, move, play, and socialize. Both books have a bright, appealing format that combines jaunty original art and well-chosen photos. Ilene Cooper
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Dial (January 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803727712
• ISBN-13: 978-0803727717
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,351,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author of 130+ books including 12 in the GODDESS GIRLS series: Athena the Brain, Persephone the Phony, Aphrodite the Beauty, Artemis the Brave, Athena the Wise, Aphrodite the Diva, Artemis the Loyal, Medusa the Mean, The Girl Games (Super Special) for ages 8-12 co-written with Suzanne Williams. OTHER POPULAR TITLES: Groundhog Weather School; Vincent van Gogh Sunflowers and Swirly Stars; The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School; Wagons Ho! (co-written with G. Hallowell); Who Was Babe Ruth?; Zero the Hero (picture book illus by Tom Lichtenheld, Henry Holt/Macmillan). COMING IN 2012: Ballet Stars (Random House).

I'm at http://www.joanholub.com and http://joanholub.blogspot.com

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