Kristin Petrie

Discusses iguanas, their habits, and how to best care for them.

Discusses the five food groups that are essential to a healthy diet and how to determine how much of each to eat.

Examines the temperament, coloring, anatomy, feeding habits, and needs of the Alaskan Malamute.

Check out the hovering hummingbird! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this bird's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

"Introduces raccoons, describing their physical features, life cycle, habitat, diet, nocturnal behavior, and predators." --

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the intelligent West Highland white terrier. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the West Highland white terrier breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these courageous, energetic dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library...

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Xoloitzcuintli, or Mexican hairless dog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the ancient Xoloitzcuintli breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these active, social dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...

This book introduces young readers to the American bobtail cat, the feline known for its unique short tail. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the American bobtail in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard...

This book introduces young readers to the Selkirk rex cat, the feline known for its curly coat. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Selkirk rex in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...

Introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized insect.