Even though ferrets are relatively new to the pet world, these charming weasels have been human companions for thousands of years, as author Karen Dale Dustman shares in the opening of Ferrets. The first chapter of the book ("A Nod to Ferret History") paints a fascinating portrait of ferrets' place in human and natural history (who knew they were related to minks?). Since ferrets aren't legal in all states (or cities and counties, depending on local...

"Describes the characteristics and behavior of pet ferrets, also discussing their physical appearance and place in history"--Provided by publisher.

Ferret comes from a Latin word that means little thief. These long, skinny critters love to steal things and hide them away. They also make great pets, and this book will help students learn how to care for them. This volume shows readers what ferrets eat, when they re most active, and what they re habitats are like. These important early elementary life-science topics are supported by full-color photographs on each page. Fun fact boxes provide additional...

Wyatt Palmer is just another undersized freshman hoping to fit in at high school, but when his best friend Matt Diaz's pet ferret ends up in the hands of the Bevins, the most popular boys at Coral Cove High, Wyatt and Matt try to get the animal back by attending a party for the cool clique and stumble onto the Bevin family's dark secret.

""Engaging images accompany information about pet ferrets. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

"Since the Takano family's new foster pet, Murray the ferret, arrived at their house, all sorts of things have gone missing: shoes, jewelry, keys, coins . . . Although eight-year-old Kaita enjoys solving the mysteries, she worries that finding a forever home for the lovable furry bandit will be near impossible! Playful illustrations and lots of sleuthing fun make this chapter book a treat for animal lovers and mystery fans alike"--

A series of adventures begins when nine-year-old Amanda talks her mother into letting her have a pet, and she chooses a very prissy ferret that she names Peach.

Provides information about ferrets, how to care for them, and how to understand their behavior.

Two nervous pet ferrets named Fudge and Einstein try to convince a visiting cat that they are not mouth-watering rats.