This book describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, diet, and reproduction of these active little critters.

Did you know that guinea pigs first came from South America? Today, they are very popular pets. Discover these and other interesting facts in “Guinea Pigs”.

The answers to how guinea pigs play, what they eat, why they need to chew on things, and many more guinea pig facts are found in this book. Beginning readers discover what they need to do to keep guinea pigs as pets, including what to feed them and where to let them live. They also learn, fascinating facts about these furry animals through accessible text and bright photographs.

Little Squirrel lives with his family high up in the old oak tree. His favorite thing to do is chase his friends from branch to branch. But it can't always be playtime! Little Squirrel also has to help his family get ready for the winter. Printed in Germany on 100% recycled paper using eco-friendly inks, each title in the All Natural series features a young critter out and about in the natural world. Little readers will appreciate the simplicity...

Small, fuzzy, and slow, striped skunks make a big stink in the animal world. One single smelly spray can repel even the scariest predator from attacking! These black-and-white mammals are resilient enough to survive snakebites and bold enough to ransack a beehive. Beginning readers will love nosing their way through this book about North American striped skunks!

How "mini" are harvest mice? With the help of Ranger Rick, learn the answer to this question and many more interesting and fun facts about harvest mice, such as what they eat and how they make their nests. Wait until you discover what baby harvest mice look like! (Spoiler alert: They're pink!)

Thornton W. Burgess was an important and influential American conservationist and a prolific author of engaging children's stories. For over 50 years, Burgess published numerous popular books on the flora and fauna of the natural world and wrote a regular newspaper column called "Bedtime Stories". Often affectionately referred to as the "Bedtime Story-Man", Burgess celebrated his love for the natural world through humorous and educational stories...

Oscar Westerwit, a squirrel who loves baseball and Broadway musicals, fights back when a gangster rat named Big Daddy Duds and his thugs move uptown in the year 1900, invade Central Park, and evict Oscar and his animal friends from their homes.

In Rats, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a rat and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a rat needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet rats online using our safe search...

Gray squirrels leap from high heights to move from tree to tree. Discover these delightful rodents' life cycle and lifestyle in the woods.