Hermit Crabs
Caring for My Pets
An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hermit crab. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.
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978-1-5038-8870-8
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978-1-5038-9145-6
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | High Interest |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | Wonder Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2024-08-01 |
| BISACS | JNF003000, JNF003220, JNF003170 |
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| Dewey | 639 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Lexile | 490 |
| Guided Reading Level | L |
| Features | Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Photo captions, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | The Facts Vault Smithsonian's National Zoo Kiddle Kids Encyclopedia |
- Hermit Crabs as Pets
- Borrowed Shells
- A Nice Home
- Good Food
- Good Health
- Safety
- Loving Care
- Needs and Dangers
- Wonder More
- Fast Facts
- Glossary
- Hermit Crab Playground
- Find Out More
- Index
Author: Kathryn Stevens
Kathryn Stevens is the pen name of Katherine Stevenson, a longtime book editor and author for The Child's World. For many years, Kathy has pursued a dual career in two areas of interest, publishing and archaeology. She is the author of dozens of books on everything from countries to pets. She has an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a specialty in archaeology and environmental sciences. Kathy lives La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she is active in archaeological research.
