Not a Pig. Not from Guinea


Book Description

Guinea pigs are from South America yet Guinea is in Africa! And of course they are not like pigs. Why do we call them Guinea Pigs?Not a Pig Not from Guinea is a light-hearted book about the misleading place-names we use for ordinary things in everyday English.




Guinea Pigs Are Not Pigs!


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Guinea pigs look a little like pigs, with their short, round bodies. They even squeal like pigs! However, guinea pigs are not pigs—they’re rodents. Readers are sure to enjoy this fun and enlightening book about one of the world’s most popular pets. The text includes facts about where guinea pigs live, what they eat, how to care for them, and more. Informative text is paired with colorful, close-up photographs of these charming, furry critters.




One Guinea Pig Is Not Enough


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In this delightful introduction to basic addition, one guinea pig is joined by another, and they're joined by another, and so on until 10 guinea pigs are cavorting together. And these youngsters can count on their moms and dads for a great big hug, adding up to a total of 20 guinea pigs. Full-color illustrations.




A Guinea Pig Pride & Prejudice


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A charming retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, featuring the sweet, rotund little piglets who brought you A Guinea Pig Nativity.




Pigs is Pigs


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Twenty is Too Many


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A tale of twenty adventurous guinea pigs on sea and land illustrates the process of subtraction as their numbers dwindle.




WANTED! A Guinea Pig Called Henry


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Sam wants a pet for her birthday, but her mom and dad have already said that their apartment is too small for a cat or a dog. A trip to Rainbow Street Shelter to look at the smaller animals can't hurt, though! At the shelter, Sam finds the perfect pet for her, a fluffy black guinea pig named Henry. But she can't help noticing how happy her little brother is when he's reading to Nelly, the Rainbow Street dog. Why can't he read like that when he's in school? Nelly looks happy, too. Sam starts to wonder . . . can a dog go to kindergarten?




I Love Guinea-pigs


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Guinea Pigs.




Happy Hermit Crabs


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Hermit crabs have 10 legs and switch shells when they get too big for their current shell. The answers to many questions about hermit crabs are found in this bilingual book. English language learners discover how to take care of these fascinating pets through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Detailed photographs are presented alongside engaging and informative text in a way that makes learning about these pets educational and entertaining.




The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs


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One of the most popular and well-written books about guinea pigs on the market. Topics include housing, choosing, health care and behavior. The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs is written by a well-respected authority on guinea pigs and will make owners more enthusiastic about owning them.