That's an Odd Pet!

Bearded dragons might seem like strange pets, but they are one of the most popular pet lizards in the United States! Amongst the eight different species of bearded dragon, the central bearded dragon is the most popular. These lizards are not only trainable, but their care is simpler than it may seem. In this book, readers will discover what it takes to be the best bearded dragon owner. Fact boxes on each page call out important bearded dragon information and explore STEM concepts in an approachable way.

Chinchillas are large round rodents originally found in South America. But today, you can find them in many pet stores around the United States! These furry friends might not be the cuddliest companions, but that doesn't mean people don't love this odd pet. Through this book's look at pet chinchillas, readers will discover what it takes to own one of these creatures. With fact boxes featuring important information about chinchillas and full-color photographs of these strange pets, readers will learn more.

Most people think of pigs as farm animals that like to roll around in the mud. But some people keep potbellied pigs as house pets! This odd pet might start its life as a cute piglet, but adult potbellied pigs can weigh over 150 pounds (68 kg). In this book, readers explore what it's like to live with a potbellied pig and the care needed to properly take care of them. Face boxes call out important facts not only about a potbellied pig's life, but important facts to help readers understand science concepts.

Not only are tarantulas the largest arachnids in the world, but some people believe they're the best pets too. While they might look scary, most pet tarantulas aren't deadly to humans. But their diet can be just as creepy as they are! In this book, readers will explore the life of a pet tarantula. With full-color photographs on each page paired closely with important science facts, readers will deepen their understanding of what it takes to keep a tarantula alive and happy.

A hedgehog might look like a small porcupine, but this creature is more closely related to moles and shrews than porcupines. In the United States alone, there are over 12 million pet hedgehogs. In this book, readers will learn not only where they can own hedgehogs, but also how to care for their new spikey friend. With full-color photographs on each page and fact boxes detailing need to know hedgehog care facts, readers will discover what it's like to own this odd pet.

Ferrets might seem like odd pets, but they've been living alongside people for over 2,000 years! Domesticate ferrets were used to hunt small rodents and rabbits. While some ferrets are still used for hunting, many ferrets now live as house pets. Through fact boxes called out important ferret facts, readers will learn what goes into owning one of these odd pets. Each page features full-color photographs tied closely with approachable text designed to aid readers in comprehension.