The latest set in the Curious about Pets series (6 new titles) welcomes readers to the world of exotics, showing kids a wonderful range of critters to consider, from furry to shelled to scaled. The highly visual volumes divide their content into three chapters that nicely balance white space with crisp, close-up animal photos and colorful infographics, often comparing breeds or breaking down an animal's diet or behavior. As always, the main text is propelled by catchy questions that children will want to have answered. Turtles' inquiry, "Can a turtle take its shell off?" results in a fascinating look at scutes and shells' ability to feel pressure and pain. These books make good first stops in one's research process, providing light overviews of each animal's behavior and basic needs and care requirements. A "Learn More" page supplies readers with additional resources and activity suggestions.