Frank Carlson Library

What kind of pet is long, skinny, and furry? It's also mischievous, playful, and smart. It's a ferret. Ferrets make great pets. Readers find out how to feed, care for, and play with these unusual pets in this book written by award-winning authors.

What kind of pets do your readers have? Cats? Dogs? Birds? But what about a hermit crab? These cool animals make great pets. Readers find out how to feed, care for, and play with these animals with this informative and entertaining book. Maybe they'll will be the first kid in their class to bring home a hermit crab.

Many people have dogs and cats for pets, but have your readers ever considered owning an iguana? The award-winning Silversteins give readers the information they need to begin caring for their new pet? Readers will learn the history, the science, and the care and keeping of iguanas.

Many people have dogs and cats for pets, but do your readers know that some people keep pets like mini horses, boas, and tarantulas? If you've ever considered keeping an unusual pet, these books are for you? Readers will learn the history, the science, and the care needed for keeping fun and exotic pets.

This book examines special care and attention these horses need. Readers will discover how they are similar and different from regular horses, and find out if they have the necessary requirements to have a miniature horse as a pet.

Do your readers have what it takes to care for a rat? Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn explore the history of this unusual pet and the necessary food, cages, and toys to keep this pet safe and happy.

This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care ball pythons need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young girl who takes care of her ball python. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun! Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Simple text and photographs describe hedgehogs and includes the story of Spike, a pet hedgehog, who escapes his cage.

This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care potbellied pigs need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young boy who enters his pet potbellied pig in a talent show. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun! Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing...

Your pet hedgehog just made a spitball. Is that normal? This book introduces readers to the ins and outs of care for a pet hedgehog. Readers will get information to help them decide if a hedgehog is the right pet for them as well as the how-to's of caring for hedgehogs.