"In his big tank in the kitchen, Richard the goldfish quickly bonds with--and even learns to recognize--his human companion, who tells him all about his day after school. A visiting friend, Sandy, shares some cool fish facts: Did you know that goldfish nap with their eyes open--because they don't have eyelids? Or that they can let you know they're hungry by swimming up and blowing bubbles? Sandy has a backyard pond filled with goldfish of all shapes...

"Are you a cat lover? A dog person? Either way, this book is for you! Read about how your favorite companion came to be a pet and how its body works. Then, flip the book over and find out about the other kind."--barnesandnoble.com.

Presents the stories of remarkable animal companions, including unlikely animal friends, animal heroes, amazing animal tricks, and wacky animal antics.--

"Simple text and photographs describe big pets"--Provided by publisher.

"Using humor, answers questions about household pets, as well as other animals familiar to kids"--

"Step-by-step instructions show how to make simple projects for pets"--Provided by publisher.

Questions and answers present ways pets and more exotic animals eat, play, sleep, and communicate. Includes an activities section.

Explores the animals that live in our homes, from dogs to cats to ladybugs and houseflies.