Boas and Pythons: Cool Pets!

Far-Out and Unusual Pets

by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

Lots of people have dogs and cats for pets, but did you know that some people keep pets like mini horses, boas, and tarantulas? If you've ever considered keeping an unusual pet, these books are for you! Learn the history, the science, and the care needed for keeping fun and exotic pets.

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Alvin Silverstein grew up in Brooklyn, the youngest son of an immigrant family who emphasized hard work and education. After graduating from Brooklyn College, he went to graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he got a Master's degree in chemistry and met his wife, author Virginia B. Silverstein. He got his Ph.D. at NYU while teaching at the College of Staten Island. He ultimately became a Professor of Biology there and also Director of the Physician Assistant program, while coauthoring books with his wife and, later, two of their children as well.