Books with author David. Alderton

These "Eyewitness Handbooks" are pocket-sized reference books. 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. By the author of "Cat and Kitten Care" and "The Complete Book of the Dog". Other books in the series are "Rocks & Minerals", "Shells", "Butterflies & Moths".

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.

This title is filled with useful information and advice, from how to choose a budgie, to feeding and healthcare. It offers practical instruction on how to handle your pet, train it to perch on your finger and teach it to talk, shown in over 60 easy-to-follow photographs. Ideal for 5- to 9-year-olds, this book will enable children to bond with their budgie and get the most out of being a responsible and caring pet owner. It is written by an internationally renowned authority on birds and their care. Children love animals. Looking after one's first pet is a hugely enjoyable and wondrous experience for a small child, as well as providing important lessons in growing up, taking responsibility and caring for others. This delightful book is packed with pictures of young pet owners learning how to take care of their pet birds. It contains essential guidance on everything from choosing a budgie and settling it into the home, to taming it and cleaning out its cage. The practical advice is complemented by step-by-step photographs and a gallery of the different budgie varieties that are available.This book is an invaluable resource that captures the appeal of these birds in a fun and accessible way.

A lavishly illustrated reference covering all aspects of keeping fish, the Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish is the first book on the market to provide care and identification information on all types of fish for every possible environment, from indoor aquariums to outdoor ponds. The book contains a directory of over 800 of the most popular fish-freshwater, saltwater, coldwater, and tropical-showing not only what each fish looks like, but what food they eat, which species they can cohabit with, how big they grow, and much more.