Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Do You Like Kittens?
See why kittens can be an endless source of fun and amusement. Includes audio accompaniment.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cats
In this video segment from Nature, learn about cats. Consider the possibility that the cat may become the number one choice for pet owners.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Best of Friends: Kids and Dogs
A comprehensive site that explores every part of dog ownership. Learn the anatomy of a dog, breeds of dogs, costs to take care of a dog, and how to train the new pet. In addition, there are online activities, a teacher's guide, and...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Cat's Meow: Designing an Enrichment Toy
A great Science Fair project that involves analyzing your cat's behavior and designing toys that will be stimulating both physically and mentally. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
Other
Facilisimo: Mascotas: Razas De Perros
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a variety of dogs. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different breeds. Care and training advice is also offered.
Other
Facilisimo: Mascotas Y Hogar
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a wide variety of pets: dogs, cats, birds, horses, reptiles, fish and others. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different breeds. Care and training advice is also offered...
Other
Facilisimo: Mascotas: Reportajes: Reptiles
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a variety of reptiles that make good household pets. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different species.
Other
Facilisimo: Mascotas: Aves
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a variety of birds. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different species. Care and training advice is also offered.
Other
Facilisimo: Mascotas: Reportajes: Otras Mascotas
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a wide variety less-common household pets and animals: crickets, ants, terrantulas, salamanders, hamsters, rabbits and others. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different...
Other
Facilisimo: Mascotas: Reportajes: Peces
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a variety of fish that make good household pets. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different species. Good advice is also offered on how to set up and take care of an...
Other
Todo Perros
A good place for Spanish speakers to find everything related to dogs. Topics run the gamut: dog sports, dog cemeteries, breeders, pictures, veterinary medicine, dog care, and dog products, ads, and shops.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Animal Inspector
This PBS Kids activity is an extension of a Plum Landing episode featuring animals. Students will use the online tools to draw an animal that they might see in their neighborhood.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Scratch 'N Sniff: A Guide to Cats and Dogs: In Depth Report
Explore this report on the science of our very own pets, and sometimes our best friends, the cats and dogs. (June, 2009)
Curated OER
Kids Health: My Pet Died How Can I Feel Better
Pets can be thought of as very special friends and losing one can be a very sad time. Read this article from Kids Health to find out what to do if your pet dies.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Healthy Pets Healthy People
Learn what you need to do to keep your pets healthy, to keep yourself safe from rabies, and to treat animal bites and scratches.
Read Works
Read Works: The Noisiest Cat
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about little girl Melissa who was loved very much by her very noisy cat. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: My Favorite Alley Cat
[Free Registration/Login Required] Requires free membership. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary learning. It contains...
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Read Works: Cats Can Save the Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Bianca who finds inspiration in her pet cat Chopsticks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: The Stolen Kitten
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a child who learns to do the right thing because there is often more to a story than you might realize at first. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
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Read Works: From Pet to Threat
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about problems caused by exotic pets like pythons and tigers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Pet Cemetery
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about ancient Egyptian views about pets. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Furry Friends
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how pets can be both fun and good for your health. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: My Whiskers
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text with a cat telling about how he uses his whiskers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: My Dog
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about having a pet dog. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.