Books with author David Alderton

Owning a pet is a big responsibility. This simple book is a guide for young animal lovers on how best to look after their pet. It tells you all about the different breeds available and how to choose the right one for you, preparing a home for your new puppy or dog, how to feed and groom it, and how to look after your canine friend so that it leads a long and happy life.

The most adorable kittens ever, all in one book! This guide is packed full of incredibly cute photos and fascinating facts on kitten breeds. Information on the beauty and character of each breed is fully captured, while their individual qualities are explored on each page. Discover which kittens are calm and quiet and which are bouncy and playful! Stunning photographs and easy-to-read text make this the perfect book for young cat lovers.

Meet Dan the Dog and his friends in the first of a series of exciting, illustrated adventures intended for young readers, from 4-7 years old. Each story will help children to discover more about animals and the ways in which they live. Several questions are included at the end of the book, adding to the enjoyment of following Dan in his escapades, as the answers can be found within the text.These books have been read by children in the target age group, to ensure their appeal, and feature colour illustrations throughout. They are written by David Alderton, a multi-million selling, award-winning author, who specialises in books about animal-related subjects for readers of all ages.

This particular guide looks at the world of cats, with distinguishing features highlighted to aid the recognition of individual species of cats. For easier reference, at-a-glance information panels, illustrations and photographs are provided for each entry. Text provides information on key characteristics of each family or group of cats. Master charts, maps,fact boxes and colour-coded panels make correct identification foolproof. Each individual specimen is annotated and captioned. Other books in the series include "Dogs", "Birds Of North America", "Insects", "Trees", "Herbs" and "Gemstones".