When Pets Attack!

Sometimes wild creatures, especially baby animals, seem so cute and gentle that people want them as pets. Monkeys, tigers, and wolves are a few of the animals that people have attempted to domesticate with varying degrees of success. Readers learn about the characteristics of certain animals that make them unsuitable, and even dangerous, to keep as domestic pets. Each book encourages a respect for all wild animals but keeps the emphasis on wild.
• Graphic organizers facilitate readers' retention of key information
• Sidebars delve more deeply into subject matter
• Dynamic photographs feature animals at their most captivating moments
• High-interest topic will draw in readers of all ages and levels
• For More Information section provides additional learning opportunities Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on the animals of Asia with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in:
• Creating a blog
• Composing a digital storyboard
• Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools