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...

"From historian-in-residence at the Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager, comes a fond, fascinating, and often surprising look at the dogs who were the best friends of the presidents, featuring unforgettable photographs. Organized by historical eras, All-American dogs will take readers through the captivating history of the White House's four-legged friends, the impact they had on their owner-in-chiefs, and, ultimately, American history"--

After learning about slime molds during the Saturday Science Club, Stink finds the organism growing in his room and starting to take over the world.

Following the success of his book The Dog Whisperer, Paul Owens turns his attention to puppies. In The Puppy Whisperer, Owens and his protege Terence Cranendonk offer a compassionate step-by-step guide to all things puppy, including how to:

Evaluate temperament

Choose the right pup personality for your family

Monitor diet, play, and exercise

Train and problem solve

Provide early socialization and positive training

Potty train,

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"Mina and her father live in a tree stump on the edge of a pond on the edge of a forest. Mina loves to read. And her father loves to knit. And they are very happy until one day her father brings home a new pet. Mina is a mouse, and while she loves her father very much--especially how he is always full of surprises--she is sure that the new pet he brings home is not a good idea. Mina's father says not to worry, he is sure the new pet is a squirrel....

Award-winning journalist Brian McGrory goes head to beak in a battle royale with another male for a top-spot in his home, vying for dominance with the family's pet rooster as he learns how to live by living with animals.

A warm, cozy lap. The toasty smell of baking bread. Tasty food served in a bright-blue bowl. These make Haven's life as an indoor pet heaven. All thanks to her beloved human and rescuer, Ma Millie. But when Ma Millie becomes too sick to care for her, the cat's cozy life is turned upside down, and Haven decides she must seek out another human for help. Anything for Ma Millie! Her vow pulls her out of her safe nest into the shadowy forest and down unfamiliar...

To accomplish her evil plan to flood the town, Bubbles the goldfish has assembled an army of fish hiding in the town pipes, and it is up to Ember the Chihuahua to overcome his fear of water and rally the other pets to stop Bubbles.

In her heartwarming New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships and last year's Unlikely Loves, Jennifer Holland revealed the surprising emotional bonds that exist between animals of different species. Her books spent dozens of weeks on bestseller lists and caught the attention of major media from CBS This Morning to USA Today. Why? Because she opened our eyes to the rich inner lives of animals, showing us that the power of love and friendship...

Presents an illustrated introduction to various pets that have lived in the White House.