"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet lizard. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"--Publisher description.

Introduces geckos, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and the type of care they require if they are to be kept as a pet.

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,...

Presents information on the history and life cycle of spiders, as well as advice on how to select, handle, feed, house, and care for them as a pet.

Offers a simple introduction to dogs and how to care for them as pets.

Describes how to select a pet snake, what to feed it, and when to take it to the vet, as well as how to keep a pet scrapbook.

"Full-color, zoomed-in photos and simple text describe pet hermit crabs' body parts"--

Provides useful information about the habits of hamsters and gerbils and how to care for them as pets.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and care of hamsters, animals that originated in Syria.--

It soon becomes clear that Louis's pet tadpole is not turning into an ordinary frog.