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Is a fish or a bird the pet for me?

By Jaclyn Jaycox

Bird or fish: which pet’s surprising needs, costs and habits will suit your family best?

informative colourful interactive practical

Genres

Animals Non-fiction

What is Is a fish or a bird the pet for me? about?

Should you choose a colourful bird or a shiny fish as your next pet? Explore how these animals look, live and behave, and discover what caring for each one involves. Compare their food, homes, costs, lifespans and daily needs. Find out whether cleaning a cage or an aquarium is easier, and learn which pet enjoys attention and which may be happy on its own. With clear facts and lively comparisons, this book helps young readers decide which pet could suit their family.

About the author

Jaclyn Jaycox is a writer who loves to teach children about the world around them. She has written many interesting non-fiction books about animals, science, and nature. Jaclyn enjoys making learning fun and easy to understand, helping young readers discover amazing facts about topics like sharks, volcanoes, and outer space.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2025

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