An illustrated guide to keeping turtles as pets, discussing their specific needs, special traits, and behaviors; offering advice on housing, feeding, monitoring, and handling; and providing a look at chelonian conservation.

"This book invites children to pay attention to the cues animals give with their barks, growls, purrs, and swishing tails"--Back cover.

It soon becomes clear that Louis's pet tadpole is not turning into an ordinary frog.

"The Caring for My Pet series will teach you how to properly care for your pet and provide compelling animal facts along the way. Each title features information about breeds, life cycle, and behaviors, and offers tips on how to feed, groom, and care for your pet." --

A child tells all the reasons a small, fire-breathing dragon would make an excellent pet, and the ways to take proper care of it.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Bearded dragons are increasingly popular; they may soon overtake the green iguana as the most popular reptile in the U.S. With their unique appearance, docile nature, and minimal care requirements, beardies make a great introduction to reptile keeping. With colorful photos, charts, and tables,...

This fascinating series showcases the pets that enrich children's lives. Each colorful volume includes information on the development, life cycle, grooming needs, behaviors, and nutritional requirements of each pet. A brief history of each animal and its domestication is discussed, and interesting facts and folklore surrounding the pet are provided. The Caring for Your Pet series encourages young people to be responsible for their pets and helps them...

"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hamster. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"--Publisher description.

"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet lizard. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research" --

"In the summer of 2012, Steve Jenkins was contacted by an old friend about adopting a micro piglet. Though he knew his partner Derek wouldn't be enthusiastic, he agreed to take the adorable little pig anyway, thinking he could care for her himself. Little did he know, that decision would change his and Derek's lives forever. It turned out there was nothing "micro" about Esther, and Steve and Derek had actually signed on to raise a full-sized commercial...