The History of Pets series (6 titles) offers a fresh take on a perennially popular topic while introducing beginning readers to basic nonfiction-text features. Brief chapters use simple declarative sentences reinforced by labeled or captioned photos and data models, including charts and maps. All text passages appear in highlighted blocks of color, and occasional prompts (“Did you know?” “What do you think?”) encourage moments of self-reflection and quick checks for understanding. Vocabulary words appear in bold font and are defined in a glossary. According to Fish, Ancient Romans used to keep saltwater fish as pets—and one such ichthyophile even designed special jewelry for his favorite moray eel. The eye-catching covers and accessible content make this series equally effective for building literacy skills, small-group instruction, or independent reading.