Synopsis
A simple look at what veterinarians do, the tools they use, and what their typical day is like.
Joyce Rice - Children's Literature
A visit to the veterinarian can be the best way to learn how to care for a new pet. The vet also helps your pet to stay healthy and cares for it when it gets sick. Young readers will learn what to expect when they take their pet to a veterinarian's office. In brief text, averaging 25-40 words per page, readers are introduced to the career of veterinary medicine, the different types of veterinarians, and what it takes to become a vet. This is an excellent book for beginning career exploration with young children. Classroom teachers may want to develop a unit about careers using these books as the starting point. Veterinarians is part of the "Wonder Books" series of nonfiction, grade level readers. Six titles are included in this portion of the series at level three, with a glossary, an index, and references. Other books in the series cover American landmarks, events in U. S. History, and values. 2003, The Child's World,
Editorials
Children's Literature
A visit to the veterinarian can be the best way to learn how to care for a new pet. The vet also helps your pet to stay healthy and cares for it when it gets sick. Young readers will learn what to expect when they take their pet to a veterinarian's office. In brief text, averaging 25-40 words per page, readers are introduced to the career of veterinary medicine, the different types of veterinarians, and what it takes to become a vet. This is an excellent book for beginning career exploration with young children. Classroom teachers may want to develop a unit about careers using these books as the starting point. Veterinarians is part of the "Wonder Books" series of nonfiction, grade level readers. Six titles are included in this portion of the series at level three, with a glossary, an index, and references. Other books in the series cover American landmarks, events in U. S. History, and values. 2003, The Child's World,— Joyce Rice