Curious About Hedgehogs

Does it hurt to hold a hedgehog? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book.



Hedgehogs take stop, drop, and roll (into a ball) to the next level. Their prickly quills are a good defense against predators, but as pets, their adorable faces steal the show! Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet hedgehog, including handling techniques, hedgehogs' skittish nature, and their ability to run for miles on a hedgehog wheel. Engaging questions draw in kids while research-based answers satisfy their curiosity.



Simple infographics support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions and models media literacy skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. Perfect for curious kids in early elementary grades. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet hedgehog, including handling techniques, hedgehogs' skittish nature, and their ability to run for miles on a hedgehog wheel. Engaging questions draw in kids while research-based answers satisfy their curiosity. Simple infographics support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions and models media literacy skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Reviewed Suggested websites Table of contents fast fact highlighted word photo caption Can I pet a hedgehog? Where do you keep a snake? Prickly or slithering, pets are a constant source of entertainment and fun. Engage kids' natural curiosity about pet behavior, care, and even training in an engaging Q&A format that reinforces inquiry skills. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.