Hedgehogs are not your typical pet. These interesting and unusual nocturnal animals with bright eyes, sweet faces and prickly backs require special care and handling. Did you know that hedgehogs are one of the oldest, most primitive animals to roam the Earth since the time of dinosaurs? Well, learn these and a lot more facts about these cute, quirky little pets and see if a hedgehog is the right pet for you! This title will allow students to determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.