This book describes the different ways in which children care for guinea pigs as pets and includes a brief story about Mary, her pet guinea pig, Ginger and an exercise ball. This title includes a Fun Facts page and a Glossary. Reviewed This informative and entertaining multipart series introduces young readers to the concept of pets and caring for them. The first part of each book includes realistic, diverse photographs and text describing how to...

"From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book gives you all the pet care advice you need to become a guinea pig's best pal. Learn the inside information on how guinea pigs communicate, what games they like to play, and how to understand their behavior, so you can build a bond with your pet that will last a lifetime."--

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, world distribution, domestic types, and care required of this animal sometimes chosen as a pet.

An introduction to the guinea pig as a pet.

" Guinea pigs are cuddly pets! These furry rodents like to snuggle with their owners. Learn about the care and lives of these favorite pets."--

"In this book, Gordon the Guinea Pig reveals how readers should go about choosing pet guinea pigs, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet guinea pig feel at home, and how to properly care for pet guinea pigs, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a guinea pig cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective"--...