History of Pets
Set of 6 titles
With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, History of Pets presents a high-interest introduction to key social studies curriculum topics. Each book explores the history of how humans in different cultures and geographic areas have interacted with common pets, including when, where, and who first came into contact with each kind of animal and how these wild animals ended up becoming the pets we know and love today. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading easy and fun. Each title includes an infographic, a map, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index to aid comprehension.
History of Pets - Booklist
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.