Is a guinea pig a good pet for me?
(Book)
Author:
Series:
Published:
New York : PowerKids Press, [2020].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Status:
Description
"Guinea pigs, also called cavies, have been kept as pets ever since the Inca domesticated them more than 3,000 years ago in South America. However, owning a guinea pig isn't for everyone. Guinea pigs, like other pets, require love, attention, and a financial investment. This book explores what owning a guinea pig is really like and helps children understand if a guinea pig is the best pet for them. Full-color photographs show kids what their new pet will need, and a list of items illustrates the initial cost of owning a cavy." --
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Guilford Juvenile Non-Fiction
J636.935 FIELDS
On Shelf
Madison/Scranton Children's Nonfiction
JNF (GREEN) OTHER PETS FIE
On Shelf
Wallingford Children's Nonfiction
J 636.935 FIELDS
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More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781725301108
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 4.9, 0.5 Points
Level 4.9, 0.5 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes index.
Description
"Guinea pigs, also called cavies, have been kept as pets ever since the Inca domesticated them more than 3,000 years ago in South America. However, owning a guinea pig isn't for everyone. Guinea pigs, like other pets, require love, attention, and a financial investment. This book explores what owning a guinea pig is really like and helps children understand if a guinea pig is the best pet for them. Full-color photographs show kids what their new pet will need, and a list of items illustrates the initial cost of owning a cavy." --,(Source of summary not specified)
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4.9,0.5,502305.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,LG,4.9,0.5,502305
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Fields, H. (2020). Is a guinea pig a good pet for me? PowerKids Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Fields, Hannah. 2020. Is a Guinea Pig a Good Pet for Me? PowerKids Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Fields, Hannah, Is a Guinea Pig a Good Pet for Me? PowerKids Press, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Fields, Hannah. Is a Guinea Pig a Good Pet for Me? PowerKids Press, 2020.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
a747bad5-d13a-61a6-fe72-23ea5b0b1959
Record Information
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| Last File Modification Time | Jul 08, 2025 04:36:32 AM |
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