Nugent, Samantha

It is believed that dogs were the first animals to live with people as pets and service animals. Some dog breeds can be trained to act as guides for people who are visually impaired. Discover more in this book.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to scorpions, discussing how they live, what they eat, and more.

Cold-water fish are recommended for first-time pet owners because they are easy to care for. The most popular cold-water fish among pet owners is the goldfish. Discover more in this title.

People have kept cats as pets for about 4,000 years. Cats were first domesticated by people in Egypt. Discover more in this title.

Text and photographs introduce rabbits as pets.

There are five types of hamsters that people keep as pets. Syrian hamsters are the most commonly kept hamster breed. Discover more in this book.

Explores the Artic Ocean, discussing topics such as its ocean life, ecosystems, and environmental issues. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Explores the Artic Ocean, discussing topics such as its ocean life, ecosystems, and environmental issues.

Describes chaparrals, covering where they are found, features, plant and animal life, and more.

"Did you know that earthworms live in wet soil? They squeeze and stretch their bodies in order to move. Learn more fascinating facts in Earthworms"--From the publisher's web site.