What makes animal species so unique? Dig deeper and find out which animals make great pets, and which ones should be left in their natural habitats. This 6-Pack collection combines stories from Fiction Readers and informational text found in TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers to introduce students to multiple text types as called for in the Common Core and other state standards. Both the fiction and nonfiction books contain high-interest text, vibrant illustrations and images, age-appropriate text features, and increasingly complex vocabulary. This collection includes six copies of each title and a lesson plan. The titles in this collection include:

• Boris and Bea
• The Snake's Diary by Little Yellow
• Patrick and Paloma
• Eagles Up Close
• Horses Up Close
• Snakes Up Close