A kindergarten-level introduction to veterinarians, covering their job description, the places where they work, and how they help the community by keeping pets and other animals healthy.
"Fifth-grader Eric's life transforms when he encounters a unicorn in the woods around Chinaberry Creek and discovers a special veterinary clinic that cares for 'supernatural exotic patients'"--Provided by publisher.
After a small horse has been sent to the Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, Mandy finds out it is a delivery for Tania Benster, the new girl in town whose parents have just divorced, leaving Mandy to show her how to care for the animal.
Photographs and text explore happenings at a veterinary office while readers strengthen V sound phonics skills. A word list and instructional guide are included.