This book teaches the basics of kindness to animals: careful handling, awareness, safety, and respect.

Hank has never been fond of his sister's pet iguana, and their relationship worsens when she lays her eggs inside his science project.

Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher's soul, tries to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three year custody battle between daughter Zoe's maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver.

Maya's grandfather brings her a pig from Alaska and the two of them learn about fun and sharing together.

A simple introduction to hermit crabs and how to care for them as pets.

Provides facts about caring for lizards and shows how they can be great pets.

Provides facts about caring for guinea pigs and shows how they can be great pets.

"A newly-updated practical guide to pet-keeping, covering all aspects of choosing and caring for small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and jirds, chinchillas, rats and mice - plus birds, herptiles, invertebrates and fish. Each chapter features the most popular breeds in each species, based on general availability and suitability. Find out how to choose the best pet for your lifestyle plus practical tips on buying a pet; housing...

Thinking of getting a mouse? You're in good company. Mice can make wonderful pets for many people. They're clean, friendly, fun and very active creatures who will give you hours of enjoyment and company. They are also intelligent and, with lots of time and attention, can be taught how to do tricks. Before bringing your pet mouse home, learning how to tame and care for your pet is a must!

Looks at the birds most commonly owned as pets, including canaries, chickens, and pigeons, and offers advice on their care, feeding, and breeding.