Books in Curious Pet Pals series

Introduces the hermit crab as a pet and provides information on providing the proper habitat and care for a hermit crab.

Meet the box turtle. These reptiles are interesting pets that can teach children about animal life. This book describes the box turtle’s unique needs and how they are cared for. Photographs show the turtles up close and living in a home habitat.

Introduces the ferret as a pet and provides information on caring for a ferret.

Introduces the miniature horse as a pet and provides information on caring for and feeding a miniature horse.

Introduces the iguana as a pet and provides information on caring for and feeding an iguana.

Introduces the potbellied pig and provides information on whether to keep one as an indoor pet and on caring for a potbellied pig.

Meet the hermit crab. These crustaceans are often used in classrooms to teach children how to observe and care for animals, and are a great first pet. What could be easier to care for than an animal who carries its home with it wherever it goes?

Meet the iguana. Through engaging text and photographs, this up-close and personal view of the popular pet introduces readers to the iguana’s needs, as well as to the excitement of having such a curious creature as a pet!

Introduces the box turtle and other turtles as pets and provides information on providing the proper habitat and care for a turtle.

Meet the miniature horse. These small horses may take a lot of care, but they can be affectionate and unique companions. Photographs show miniature horses living in homes and on farms.

Meet the potbellied pig. This small pig originated in Asia and has become a popular house pet in the West. This book describes the training and care a potbellied pig needs, as well as what type of home might be suitable for such a unique pet.

Meet the wiggly, curious ferret. These are energetic, curious mammals that can make a playful pet. Learn all about a pet ferrets behavior, as well as its needs. Colorful photographs show what type of home habitat you might create for your own ferret!