gerbils

While visiting his aunt in Atlanta, Garth and his pet gerbil plan an unusual event which restores her dog, Elvis, to his former frisky self.

When Garth takes the class gerbil home for the summer, he discovers that he can talk not only with Weebie but also with other animals.

Obi the gerbil faces a number of obstacles after he ventures outside to find his family's new puppy.

Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of gerbils, discussing the differences between pet gerbils and gerbils in the wild, and features drawings and photographs of gerbils of various colors.

Emily has enjoyed her pet gerbil for five years, but one day after school she finds Petey huddled up in a corner of his cage.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the gerbil and gives instructions on how to care for them as pets.

When the class gerbil escapes from his cage, the children look everywhere for it and find a way to get it to return home.

A brief introduction to the care and feeding of pet gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, and mice.

While trying to find out who Rachel chose as her favorite pet, Obi the gerbil gets trapped in Rachel's backpack and winds up at school, where she learns new things and makes some friends.

The author reflects on her Navy captain father's side business of raising gerbils to be sold to labs and explores her childhood, discussing her mother, siblings, dad's obsession with the animals, and more.