Waters, Jo

Provides information about the wild origins of pet fish, looks at different types of fish and habitats, examines fish anatomy, breathing, senses, movement, eating, and behaviors, and offers tips on buying pet fish and keeping an aquarium.

Compares the bodies, senses, movements, diets, social behavior, and hunting instincts of the domesticated ferret and its closest relative in the wild, the polecat.

Presents an introduction to mice and rats, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and behavior.

Studies the various species of lizards in the world, where they live, how they move, what they eat, and how they hunt.

Provides basic information on different species of guinea pig, including their natural habitat, their physical characteristics, and how to care for them as pets. Includes photographs and tips for further research.

Compares the bodies, senses, movements, diets, social behavior, and hunting instincts of the domesticated dog and its relative in the wild, the wolf.

Provides information about the wild origins of domestic cats, looking at different cat species and breeds, and examining their natural habitat, physical and social characteristics, and care and feeding.

Examines the various species of snakes, their habitats, movement and senses, how they hunt, and their life cycles.

Presents an introduction to birds, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how a pet bird is related to their relatives in the wild, providing information on bird habitat, anatomy, movement, life cycle, and behavior.

Presents a short study of pet hamsters, and discusses their life cycle, habitats, where they come from, what they eat, how to take care of them, and more.