Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to pet lizards through simple, predictable text and related photos-- Provided by publisher.

Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. Paying attention to an animal's cues-a joyful bark, a scary growl, a swishing tail-can help a child understand what the animal is "saying" and what an appropriate response might be. That's part of what this book is about. But mostly it's about showing children how to love pets gently-because pets are for loving, after all. Kids learn that teasing isn't nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals,...

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

Mother objects to every pet Arnold asks to keep except one--a person.

Explains how to take care of geckos, covering equipment, food, health concerns, and handling.

Peter's wish comes true when he gets a little pet pig who is sometimes good and sometimes bad.

Presents an introduction to potbellied pigs, offers guidelines for choosing a potbellied pig as a pet, and discusses housing, food, training, health problems, pig care, and visits to the veterinarian.

This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how to take care of a pet hamster-- Provided by publisher.