gerbils

Anastasia, feeling she is misunderstood by everyone, buys a bust of Freud and starts having "sessions" with it.

"When seventh grader Nicholas V. Landrew, his beloved pet gerbil Henrietta, and a package of ground beef are beamed aboard an alien space ship, they soon find themselves on the run in a madcap chase across the universe. Now all Nicholas wants to do is get back home before his parents find out and ground him forever, but with the Universal Police hot on his trail, that won't be easy. Before it's all over, Henrietta will find herself safely ensconced back in her cage, Nicholas will be crowned Emperor of the Universe, and something even more surprising will happen to the package of ground beef"--From the publisher's web site.

Three friends are faced with the dilemma of how to dispose of the seventeen gerbils in their classroom.

Explores how to take care of a new gerbil.

Melvil and Dewey, gerbil brothers who live in an elementary school library, seem comfortable with their surroundings until Dewey conjures up a plan to "bust out.".

A guide to gerbil care, explaining what they are, offering tips on how to decide if a gerbil is a good pet choice, looking at gerbil breeds and babies, and discussing cages, food, grooming, play time, and visits to the veterinarian.

Presents advice for choosing and caring for pet gerbils. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.