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4-6What a Pet! series.Dogs describes some uncommon breeds, such as the greyhound and the shih tzu; Pets introduces some small domesticated animals, including the chinchilla and the rat. About four pages and one color photo per animal discuss behavior, history, and facts about caring for each particular pet. There are more complete references available, but the extensive lists of Internet resources make these volumes useful. Bib., ind.