Barnes, Julia

Describes the origins of guinea pigs and how they lived in the wild, explains how the animals became domesticated and why they make good pets, provides information about guinea pig bodies, varieties, housing and playtime needs, food, and care, and includes tips on how to choose and make friends with a guinea pig.

Describes the characteristics, formation, uses, plant and animal life, and conservation of rivers.

Describes the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and the current threat to rain forests from deforestation and pollution.

Provides miscellaneous information about oceans and the science of oceanography.

Explores the characteristics, formation, and erosion of the world's mountains, the plants and animals living there, and how to protect their environment.

Describes the characteristics, formation, plant and animal life, and preservation of lakes.

Describes the characteristics, formation, plant and animal life, and preservation of deserts.

An introduction to the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and various breeds of horses and ponies.

Color photos accompany more than one hundred facts about puppies, covering different breeds, care, and training. Also includes a glossary and a list of related books and Web sites.

Presents a short study of the various jobs that horses do including rounding up cattle, in law enforcement, running races, and performing tricks.