Malcolm, a smaller than average rat, loves life at McKenna School and the secret society of classroom pets that keep children out of trouble, but when Aggy the iguana disappears Malcolm must use all of his ratty persistence to prove his innocence and save her.

A Must-Read for all Pet LoversFor decades, dog and cat owners have depended on popular commercial foods to keep their beloved animals well-fed. Until 2007, when the national pet food catastrophe left pet owners scrambling for an alternative to mass-quantity, factory-produced food. How can you break away from your reliance on the commercial pet food industry? Pet Food Nation offers the solution: Stop feeding your pet from a bag or a can—gradually,...

Learn the surprising connection between breed, behavior, evolution, and genetics to communicate better, train easier, and build a lasting bond with your amazing dog. Many pet parents feel like they're in over their heads trying to correct their dog's unwanted behaviors, from staying off the furniture to excessive barking and chewing. After weeks of perpetual "nos" and "offs" don't work, they get frustrated, give up, and take the dog back to the shelter-a...

Moving from home to the backyard to a farm sanctuary, the author offers this guide to improving animals' lives and deepening our love for our four-legged--and sometimes feathery, slithery, or buzzy--friends.

From one of the most respected figures in the dog rescue community come the harrowing, funny, and inspiring stories of nine incredible dogs that shaped her life.Tia Torres, beloved underdog advocate and star of Animal Planets hit show Pit Bulls & Parolees, chronicles her roller-coaster life in this heartwarming memoir featuring some of her best-loved dogs. With inimitable honesty and characteristic brashness, Tia captures the spirit and heart of these...

A child tells all the reasons a small, fire-breathing dragon would make an excellent pet, and the ways to take proper care of it.

"A squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild places. When animals pop up where we don't expect or want them, we respond with fear, rage, or simple annoyance. It's no longer an animal. It's a pest. At the intersection of science, history, and narrative journalism, Pests is not a simple call to look closer at our urban ecosystem. It's...

A child takes a sloth named Sparky as a pet.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how to take care of a pet turtle"--

When Mrs. Third Floor visits and reports paranormal activity on the fifth floor, Butterbean and the other pets set out to find the truth and save Mrs. Third Floor from being scammed by professional ghost hunters.