Ferrets (Nature Watch)

By Sylvia A. Johnson

In earlier times, people used tame ferrets to drive rabbits and rodents out of hiding places.But the bright-eyed, furry creatures no longer have to work for a living.Instead, they are kept as cherished pets in many parts of the world.Their closest cousins in the animal world are weasels, minks, otters, badgers, and skunks.Award-winning children's author, Sylvia A. Johnson introduces readers to the ferret in a fascinating and lively text.Readers will learn the basics of ferret care and find out whether ferrets are right for them.Full-color photographs show why more and more people think ferrets make such appealing and amusing pets.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575050145
• ISBN13: 9781575050140
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6