Guinea pigs
By: by Katie Marsico
Series: Nature's children; Nature's children (New York, N.Y.)
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780531206638; 9780531216569
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Guinea pigs; Juvenile literature
Description: Despite their name, guinea pigs aren't pigs at all! They're small, furry rodents that many people keep as pets. Readers will discover how these cuddly critters are related to wild rodent species, how they were domesticated, and what it takes to keep a pet guinea pig safe and healthy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.

Ages 9-12.

Grades 4 to 6.

Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.8 1.0 168804.
Table of contents: title: Popcorn, pigs, or rodents?; title: Well bred; title: A look at a cavy's life; title: Past and present identity; title: Guinea pigs and people.