Alderton, David
Summary: "A newly-updated practical guide to pet-keeping, covering all aspects of choosing and caring for small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and jirds, chinchillas, rats and mice - plus birds, herptiles, invertebrates and fish. Each chapter features the most popular breeds in each species, based on general availability and suitability. Find out how to choose the best pet for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.088 ALDThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Can turtles breathe underwater? Find out the answer and spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Splish, splash! Turtles aren't cuddly reptiles, but their long lives and aquatic tanks make them captivating pets. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a turtle, including their behavior, aquarium needs, and how their shells grow....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.392 THIMcGill, Erin
Summary: "A clever, funny, and informative look at the pets--from Calvin Coolidge's wallaby to Teddy Roosevelt's flying squirrels--that have passed through the White House gates"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schwartz & Wade 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 973.092 MCGPatterson, Jordan.
Summary: Discusses the natural history, care, and breeding of seven kinds of newts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 639.3 PATTodd, Zazie
Summary: "Cat people, rejoice! Finally, a fun-to-read yet science-based book about cat behavior that explains how to keep your cat healthy and happy. We all love our cats, and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things. It's about finding out what matters to them--and this book shows you how to do that, with the science to back it up. In Purr, animal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.8 TODThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Why do ferrets hide their toys? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Long and furry, ferrets are perpetual explorers with high energy and a mischievous spirit. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet ferret, including their behavior, playful antics, and tendency to run into walls. Engaging questions draw in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.976 THIVanderlip, Sharon Lynn.
Summary: Discusses the varieties, breeding, selection, keeping, and care of these petite rodents.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's Educational Series 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.935 VANRayner, Catherine
Summary: "In his big tank in the kitchen, Richard the goldfish quickly bonds with--and even learns to recognize--his human companion, who tells him all about his day after school. A visiting friend, Sandy, shares some cool fish facts: Did you know that goldfish nap with their eyes open--because they don't have eyelids? Or that they can let you know they're hungry by swimming up and blowing bubbles?...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Thielges, Alissa
Summary: "What sounds do guinea pigs make? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to guinea pigs. Can my guinea pig run around my room? Questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with guinea pigs, including pet care, behaviors, and sounds, such as their signature wheeking....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.935 THIBader, Sara
Summary: This collection of quotations--heartfelt thoughts and memories discovered in letters, journals, diaries, memoirs and other original sources--by writers, leaders and legends captures the profound connection we share with our animal companions and also provides comfort for those who have lost a pet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.088 BADMoore, Mickey Golden
Summary: Since 2009, attendees of Beyond the Paw Print Pet Loss Support Group meetings have found validation of their grief as they shared their stories of love, loss, and lessons learned in a caring, judgment-free atmosphere. It has long been Dr. Golden Moore’s dream to share these stories with the larger community of animal lovers outside the circle of her pet loss support group. The 22 stories in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beyond the Paw Print Productions L.L.C. 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.0887 MOOMattern, Joanne
Summary: Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of Siamese cats.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Books 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.8 MATBartels, E. B.
Summary: "An unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they've passed"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mariner Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.088 BARLoewen, Nancy
Summary: "When a pet dies, it can feel like you lost your best friend. What do you do? Whether you had a guinea pig, dog, cat, or fish, this story can help you through the tough times."--from cover, p. [4]
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 155.9 LOEBerne, Emma Carlson
Summary: "A look at how pets are similar and different throughout the world, told through song."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J636.08 BERCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BERGreenaway, Theresa
Summary: Provides information on the identification, life cycle, and habitats of tadpoles, as well as on how to collect and care for them as pets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree Steck-Vaughn 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 639.3 GREHartman, Ashley Strehle
Summary: "Some robots can dance, perform acrobatic stunts, and even have conversations with their owners. Entertainment Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8 HARHernandez-Divers, Sonia
Summary: Explains what is involved in keeping a snake as a pet, discussing the different types of snakes, housing, feeding, health issues, and veterinary care.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.396 HERMattison, Christopher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed in the U.S. by Sterling Pub. Co. 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 639.39 MATMazorlig, Tom.
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Publisher / Publication Date: T.F.H. Pub. 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 639.395 MAZPiers, Helen.
Summary: A guide to the selection, housing, feeding, training, and care of guinea pigs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9359 PIEThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Does it hurt to hold a hedgehog? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Hedgehogs take stop, drop, and roll (into a ball) to the next level. Their prickly quills are a good defense against predators, but as pets, their adorable faces steal the show! Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet hedgehog, including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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Summary: This book offers advice on acquiring, housing, feeding, and providing health care for reptile and amphibian pets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 2006