Discusses the characteristics of various types of animals that may be kept as pets and gives instructions for their care.

Your Guinea Pig tells you everything you need to know to succesfully choose, buy, raise, and show all types of guinea pigs. Although parents are typically the ones who introduce their children to new experiences, author Wanda L. Curran first gained interest in guinea pigs (cavies) when her daughter Nancy joined 4-H and developed a successful and prosperous hobby. Curran then became an adult 4-H leader in guinea pigs and rabbits and was inspired...

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how to take care of a pet guinea pig"--

Text and photographs present a variety of information about caring for pet turtles, including information about the different breeds, life cycles, and behaviors. Also includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of hamsters and gerbils and tells how to care for them as pets.

A simple introduction to choosing and caring for a rabbit as a pet.

"What is your favorite pet? My favorite pets are lizards. Would you like to learn about them? In My Favorite Pet: Lizards, students will learn about having lizards as pets. Each My Favorite Pet book includes information on where pets live, how they play, and what they eat."--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to the characteristics of sugar gliders, including size, behavior, diet, reproduction, and their natural habitat." --

""Engaging images accompany information about pet mini pigs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Presents information on the habitat, physical characteristics, habits, and diet of parrots, cockatoos, and other large birds frequently kept as pets.