From dogs and cats to stick insects and sea monkeys, there are many types of pets. Which one is right for you?
• Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.
• Text type -- information book.
• This non-fiction report includes a glossary and index on page 21, as well as a summary on pages 22-23 that allows the reader to look back at all the pets' needs.
• Curriculum links -- science: "Pupils should be taught to. . . identify and name a variety of common animals."