Presents a guide to caring for a pet ferret, including selection considerations, home preparations, diet, meanings behind specific behaviors, diseases, and advice on coping with the animal's death.

A young boy learns that moose do not always follow the rules of proper pet behavior.

When Rita's mother refuses to get her a pet, Rita goes to the zoo and returns with a rhinoceros--but keeping a pet rhino a secret proves to be much trickier than she ever imagined.

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Pets, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning facts about everything from puppies to guppies.”” --

Bridget has always wanted a pet unicorn named Thunderhooves, so when a box is delivered to her door she is sure that is what is inside.

Provides basic instructions for keeping hamsters as pets, including feeding, exercising, and providing a healthy environment.

"From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book gives you all the pet care advice you need to become a lizard's best pal. Learn the inside information on how lizards communicate, what games they like to play, and how to understand their behavior, so you can build a bond with your pet that will last a lifetime."--

A boy who desperately wants a pet dog ends up with a duck instead.