Vanderlip, Sharon Lynn
Summary: Barron's Pet Handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as Barron's best selling Complete Pet Owner's Manuals. However, Handbooks have a larger page-count and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each title's subject pet. This brand new handbook for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animal's anatomy and life cycle, plus...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's Educational Series Inc. 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.9 VANBird, Daisy
Summary: "Pigs are full of unexpected surprises. Did you know that when a pig is happy, it will uncoil its curly tail and wag it just like a dog? Or that feral hogs can detect odors from seven miles away? Pigology delves into the history of pigs, pig breeds around the world, famous pigs, pigs in culture, and so much more, with engaging scenes from illustrator Camilla Pintonato."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.4 BIRAlderton, 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 ALDPellham, Kate H.
Summary: A guide to making decisions before and after acquiring a guinea pig. Includes information on ten different breeds of guidea pigs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Kate H. Pellham] 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.93 PelBarnes, Julia
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.9 BARThielges, 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 THIBare, Colleen Stanley.
Summary: Points out that though guinea pigs don't read books or play checkers, they make good friends and are gentle and lovable.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dodd, Mead 1985
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636 BARHrab, Naseem
Summary: "A long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat may seem like unlikely friends, but Otis and Peanut perfectly support one another's quirks and foibles. A graphic novel in the spirit of Frog and Toad, these three delightful stories explore themes like friendship, grief, fear of change, and belonging, and they do it in a light and humorous way that will warm the hearts of every reader. In "The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 HRASilverstein, Alvin.
Summary: "Provides basic information about potbellied pigs and keeping them as pets"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Elementary 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J636.84 SILSummary: Can mud ever be too much of a good thing? Peppa Pig and her pals have a blast exploring the animals, plants, and machinery on a farm.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Entertainment 2023
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1 available in Kids' Favorite Characters, Call number: JE PEPBarrie, Anmarie.
Summary: Discusses the characteristics of different varieties of guinea pigs and provides information on selection, feeding, housing, breeding, health care, and other aspects of keeping them as pets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: T.F.H. Publications 1987
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.932 BARBliss, Harry
Summary: Grace is the quiet girl in the class. And Gus is the class guinea pig. Grace knows that Gus is lonely, and so she sets off one night to help out her furry friend. Wherever she goes, Grace amazes and delights as she shares her many talents, showing how one person with a little pizzazz can make a difference.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018
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Summary: Prissy and Pop can't wait for Santa to arrive! But first the piggies must trim the tree, bake cookies, and sing carols. But what's their favorite part of Christmas?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FIC NICThomas, Isabel
Summary: "In this book, Gordon the Guinea Pig reveals how readers should go about choosing pet guinea pigs, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet guinea pig feel at home, and how to properly care for pet guinea pigs, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a guinea pig cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9 THOBare, Colleen Stanley.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books 1985
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Animal BareBlackaby, Susan.
Summary: Discusses how to care for a pet guinea pig, including how to set up a cage, what to feed a guinea pig, and tips on grooming.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9359 BLAFalligant, Erin
Summary: Learn all about what Guinea Pigs need to be happy and playful pets. ¡Las mascotas! Las amamos y las cuidamos mucho. Aprende todo sobre qué necesitan los Cobayos para estar felices y ser mascotas juguetonas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH FALHolub, Joan.
Summary: Questions and answers present information about the behavior and characteristics of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils and their interaction with humans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2003
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE HOLPiers, 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 PIEGreenwood, Nancy
Summary: "Pigs are some of the most well known and loved farm animals. For young agriculture enthusiasts, showing pigs at the fair may be just the hobby they're looking for. This . . . volume covers many of the basics one needs to know before their first pig show--from how to groom and care for your animal to how to pick the right pig"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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Summary: Describes the care and handling of guinea pigs as well as choosing of them as pets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: T.F.H. Publications 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.9359 KELSummary: "When Peppa Pig loses her first tooth, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig explain that the Tooth Fairy is going to take Peppa's tooth and leave her a coin"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.4 STOMoody, Vanessa
Summary: "Peppa travels to America in this deluxe storybook! Read along as Peppa visits the United States for the very first time and stops by New York, the Midwest, the Grand Canyon, and Hollywood. This deluxe storybook includes 48 pages of story and a pull-out poster with fun nonfiction facts about America. Based on the hit show on Nick Jr."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2021