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Description
Rats and Mice by Honor Head is a nonfiction guide for middle-grade readers that describes the physical characteristics and natural habits of rats and mice. The book provides practical advice on how to care for these animals as pets, including housing, feeding, and handling. Aimed at children interested in keeping rats and mice, it serves as an introductory resource at a reading level of 3.9.
Quick Summary
This guide transforms the idea of owning rats or mice into an exciting journey, giving kids the inside scoop on creating the perfect home for their new furry friends. Kids will dig into the nitty-gritty details of cage setup, tasty treats, and gentle handling that make them feel like real animal experts in no time. If You Give a Mouse an iPhoner kid loves the hands-on fun of "National Geographic Kids: Everything Pets" or has been dreaming of having their own critter crew, this book is the perfect starter guide. Ideal for young readers in grades 3 through 5 who are ready to take responsibility for their first small pet.