Pets |
Amphibian, Reptile, and Insect pets
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Pets in a jar : collecting and caring for small wild animals Simon, Seymour Suggestions for collecting and keeping as pets such small animals as snails, toads, worms, ants, butterflies, and starfish 101 facts about terrarium pets Barnes, Juila Provides information about different kinds of pets that can live in a terrarium, including turtles, snakes, and lizards, how to care for them, and how to understand their behavior. Engfer, LeeAnne Text and photographs follow eleven-year-old Jamal as he explains how he cares for his bearded dragon lizards and chameleons. What has ten legs and eats cornflakes? Roy, Ron A brief introduction to the care and feeding of three small and easily maintained pets Becoming best friends with your iguana, snake, or turtle Gutman, Bill Orloff, Karen Alex and his mother write notes back and forth in which Alex tries to persuade her to let him have a baby iguana for a pet. Insect pets: catching and caring for them Stevens, Carla A guide to capturing and caring for seven insects such as water striders, antlions, and fireflies. Includes directions for constructing homes for the insects and observing them. Pet bugs : a kid's guide to catching and keeping touchable insects Kneidel, Sally |
Rodent pets
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Hamilton, Lynn Ferret friends -- Pet profiles -- Ferret firsts -- Life cycle -- Picking your pet -- Ferret furnishings -- Feasts for ferrets -- Feet to fur -- Grooming -- Healthy and happy -- Fun with ferrets -- Ferrets forever -- Pet puzzlers. Johnson, Sylvia Presents information about the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of ferrets and discusses keeping and caring for these animals as pets. Fritzsche, Helga Inside the burrow: the life of the golden hamster Fischer-Nagel, Heiderose Describes the characteristics and behavior of hamsters both in the wild and in captivity, as demonstrated by a pair observed in a burrow built by the authors. Includes information on caring for pet hamsters. Bare, Colleen Stanley Points out that though guinea pigs don't read books or play checkers, they make good friends and are gentle and lovable. Shuttlesworth, Dorothy General instructions for raising a gerbil and other pet rodents such as hamsters, squirrels, mice, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits |
Cats
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Zaum, Marjorie Discusses the history and folklore of cats; their physiology, care, and feeding; cat language; health problems; toys and games; and traveling and boarding. Includes lists of plants and household substances poisonous to cats. ASPCA complete cat care manual Edney, Andrew Introducing the cat -- Basic care -- Feeding -- Grooming -- The problem cat -- Your cat's health -- Nursing -- Breeding -- First aid -- Showing. Calico's cousins : cats from around the world Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher Describes various breeds of cats and where they come from, including the Abyssinian from Africa, the Persian from Europe, the British Shorthair, the Japanese Bobtail, and the Maine Coon from the United States. Stein, Sara Text and illustrations examine the physical characteristics, habits, and daily activities of a cat. Cats : little tigers in your house Bridge, Linda Text and photos depict feline characteristics and habits as observed in the first two months of two kittens' lives. The new cat handbook : everything about the care, nutrition, diseases, and breeding of cats Müller, Ulrike Dogs
Darling, Kathy Presents photographs and informative text about a different breed of dog for each letter of the alphabet. Animal helpers for the disabled Kent, Deborah Explores the history of guide dogs, service animals, and assistance dogs, and discusses the process of training them to help people who have physical disabilities. Silverstein, Alvin and Virginia Discusses the evolution of dogs and their uses throughout history and includes information on different breeds, training, care as pets, relationship with people, and other relevant topics. Stanfield, James Photographs and brief text describe the skills of retrievers, sheep and cattle dogs, Seeing Eye dogs, greyhounds, bloodhounds, police dogs, watchdogs, huskies, and other canines that work for man. Hausherr, Rosmarie Photographs and text follow a girl as she selects her first puppy and learns about its feeding, grooming, training, and medical care. A section for parents discusses where and how to acquire a dog, spaying and neutering, various aspects of home care, and suggested rules for children. Bartoletti, Susan Fun words describe all different kinds of dogs and their activities. Haskins, Lori Discusses the history, breeds, and training of sled dogs and sled dog racing. Meister, Cari Tiny is a very big dog who loves to dig, and when it is time for his bath, his owner has trouble finding a place to bathe him.
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Death
Rogers, Fred
Explores the feelings of frustration, sadness, and loneliness that a youngster may feel when a pet dies
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