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

Explains what is involved in keeping a snake as a pet, discussing the different types of snakes, housing, feeding, health issues, and veterinary care.

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.

Discusses the natural history, care, and breeding of iguanids, with an emphasis on the popular green iguana.

Describes the housing, feeding, care, and handling of hamsters and gerbils.