pets

A practical guide for kids that teaches how to raise and train a dog; with advice on choosing the right pet, teaching basic household manners, dealing with health problems, and breed showing.

Provides a collection of frequently asked questions about cats, including whether personalities change with breed, how many species exist, and how domestic cats originated.

Eleven-year-old Peter and his three younger siblings rediscover their lost closeness when the ghosts of their dead pet cats begin to return mysteriously.

Presents information on keeping amphibians as pets, with chapters on housing, feeding, breeding, and health care, plus educational sections on evolution, fossil history, taxonomy, habits and habitats.

After Yaxley disappears, the inhabitants of an English village fear that his ugly old cat will uncover the truth about the secret they are hiding.

After many misadventures, a rebellious Irish Setter finally proves that he can act like the thoroughbred he is.

On cover: A complete guide to the health, care, & behavior of dogs.

In a universe in which space-faring humans are aided by remarkable telepathic cats, a government edict to control a health threat by impounding and destroying animals throughout the galaxy threatens the survival of these invaluable felines.

Examines the origins, history, and uniqueness of the bond shared between humans and dogs, and also discusses dog behavior.

Discusses the dog's relatives and how it came to be domesticated and describes dogs' development from puppy to adult, physical traits, intelligence, and emotional life.