From the series Favorite Pets
Turtles
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades PreK – 2Copyright 2021
Reviewed
From the series Favorite Pets
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades PreK – 2Copyright 2021
ReviewedKids know a turtle carries its home on its back, but what else does a pet turtle need? This low-level title introduces the needs of pet turtles, from heat lamps to favorite foods, through supportive text and crisp photos. Features highlight popular pet turtle species and reinforce text with labels and diagrams. Young students just starting to read independently will love learning about these favorite pets in this engaging title.
These easy-to-read titles serve more as introductions to pets than actual care guides. A couple sentences per page describe animal features and the basic supplies required, in a style that’s not always smooth: “Turtles like to be warm. Tanks have heat lamps.” (Turtles). Clear photos provide visual reference to the pet’s environment. Lizards and Rabbits include at least one image of a child with the pet; Turtles and Hermit Crabs do not. The animal photos are appealing and feature a good variety of types. Captioned photos at the end give a visual review of the necessary pet supplies. Kids won’t learn enough to know how to take care of the animal, but the books provide a visual preview of what pet ownership might be like. VERDICT Visually attractive to young prospective pet owners, with limited practical use.
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