Books with author david-alderton

This is a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs. It is packed with essential information and advice, from how to choose a dog, to feeding and healthcare. Ideal for 5- to 9-year-olds, this book will enable children to make friends with their puppy or dog and show them how to get the most out of being a responsible and thoughtful pet owner. The practical guidance is complemented by 60 wonderful photographs that highlight the many different varieties and capture the appeal of mankind's best friend. There is more to being a pet owner than just providing a good home - it is a big responsibility. This fascinating 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, preparing a home for your new puppy or dog, how to choose the best one for you, and how to look after your canine friend so that it leads a long and happy life. You can find out what to feed your pet and when, how to groom its coat properly and how to give it a bath. You will also learn how to teach your dog with the necessary basic training.With easy-to-follow instructions and appealing photographs throughout, this is the only book a junior dog owner will need.

A guide to more than 250 cat breeds from around the world. The introduction explains how the book works, setting out the various cat families in simple terms. The different varieties are then systematically arranged by breed. Distinguishing features are highlighted, such as fur type, colour and temperament. Information panels give facts and figures for every example. Tips on choosing cats are also included. Other titles in the "Collins Eyewitness Handbook" series includes "Shells", "Rocks and Minerals", "Butterflies and Moths", "Australian Seashores" and "World Trees".