Ferrets are fun, friendly family pets but they take a lot of work. They love to play, and they want to spend every waking moment of their days playing with you. They steal things when you're not looking and dig into whatever they can. They also jump, twist, and even dance. With this book, you can learn all about the special needs of these long and lanky pets and find out if they are the best pet for you and if you are the best owner for them. Arm...

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

"Describes caring for a ferret, including supplies needed, feeding, cleaning, health, safety, and aging"--Provided by publisher.

"Why do ferrets hide their toys? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Long and furry, ferrets are perpetual explorers with high energy and a mischievous spirit. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet ferret, including their behavior, playful antics, and tendency to run into walls. Engaging questions draw in kids while research-based answers satisfy their curiosity....

"Liz is determined to create the perfect painting for an upcoming art show, but the ferret she's pet-sitting has other plans!"-- Provided by publisher.

Emma tries to help her parents understand that, although their beloved new nanny has made a few mistakes, no one can behave perfectly responsibly all the time.

Emma struggles with finding the perfect time to confess to her parents that she brought her pet ferret on vacation to Maine, and trying to save her favorite tree that a new neighbor wants to cut down.

Amanda unveils Peach to thunderous applause during show-and-tell, but will anyone notice her when already-popular Kim gets a ferret, too? Meanwhile, Peach must also learn to deal with Kim's pet, the smug, self-centered Pavaratty.

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.