With their short, round bodies, guinea pigs look a little like fuzzy pigs. 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. This high-interest approach to life science is a delight for animal lovers.