When Pets Attack!

Sometimes wild creatures, especially baby animals, seem so cute and gentle that people want them as pets. Monkeys, tigers, and wolves are a few of the animals that people have attempted to domesticate with varying degrees of success. Readers learn about the characteristics of certain animals that make them unsuitable, and even dangerous, to keep as domestic pets. Each book encourages a respect for all wild animals but keeps the emphasis on wild. * Graphic organizers facilitate readers'...
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Sometimes wild creatures, especially baby animals, seem so cute and gentle that people want them as pets. Monkeys, tigers, and wolves are a few of the animals that people have attempted to domesticate with varying degrees of success. Readers learn about the characteristics of certain animals that make them unsuitable, and even dangerous, to keep as domestic pets. Each book encourages a respect for all wild animals but keeps the emphasis on wild. * Graphic organizers facilitate readers' retention of key information * Sidebars delve more deeply into subject matter * Dynamic photographs feature animals at their most captivating moments * High-interest topic will draw in readers of all ages and levels * For More Information section provides additional learning opportunities