Books with author David. Alderton

For anyone unable to decide which pet to buy, the range and depth of information covered here will help you make an informed choice, so that you take home the right pet for your lifestyle and give it all the care and attention it needs. How To Look After Your Small Pets is a comprehensive guide to keeping small mammals in the home. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs on every page, this expertly written manual will provide all the information you need to care for your pet with complete confidence.

Perceived for too long as predatory killers, crocodilians face their gravest danger--extinction--with little human help and sympathy. As this volume proves, alligators and crocodiles can be extremely fascinating. Examine this creature's anatomy to see why it makes such a fine hunter: its almost fully submerged body remains nearly invisible, its slit eyes help it see in the dark and judge distance precisely, and its tough skin protects it against the salt water. Many societies viewed crocodiles with awe because of their power and size, and even made them a part of their folklore and religion. Information on origins, evolution and distribution, courtship, reproduction, and many individual species paint a thorough portrait. Maps of their habitats, disappearing swiftly because of environmental damage, trace their presence worldwide, and excellent color photos bring these sometimes scary reptiles up close and personal. Blandford 192 pages, 40 color illus., 80 b/w illus., 6 x 9.

An A-Z guide to cat breeds from around the world, this fun and colourful book will excite young cat lovers everywhere. Find out fascinating facts about each breed and the characteristics which make them desirable, be it the sleek fur of the Bombay or the strange ears of the American curl. With easy to follow facts on each page and a glossary of tricky terms at the back, this guide is essential for children who love animals.