I Love Dogs! Activity Kit for Kids
With this fun-filled activity kit, kids can explore and celebrate their puppy love! It provides kids with a hands-on way to learn about their favorite furry friends with activities like drawing, diary keeping, friendship certificates and more. It contains an assortment of cool dog-related items like a breed poster, door hanger, bookmarks and more. Great for gifts or just because! Ideal for kids ages 6 and older. In a hardcover case, you'll receive a paperback drawing book, 10 mini markers, I e Dogs Diary, bookmarks, drawing pencil, friendship certificates, breed poster, doorknob sign, doggone adorable stickers, and drawing pad. Made in China.
I Love Dogs: A Helen Exley Giftbook
At only 2-1/2 inches tall and over 1 inch wide, this tiny book is brimming with cute dog pictures and matching quotations. People will love this tiny book - its a really special gift. Author: Helen Exley ISBN: 1-84634-032-2 Publisher: Helen Exley Gift Books, 2006
Kitten Taming
When you see a kitten in action, wildly tearing around the house, climbing up the curtains, and pouncing on shadows, you'll have no doubt in your mind that he is most definitely the relative of a lion. Fear not, you don't need any whips or chains to tame your crazy kitty! Filled more with adorable photos and easy-to-follow advice, Kitten Taming is a helpful quick-reference book featuring everything you need to know about your young cat. This tail-to-whiskers guide covers kitten essentials like anatomy and basic needs, behavior, grooming, food, equipment, and health checks. Not my new sofa! Learn how to kitten-proof your home and garden with ingenious, simple suggestions from pet experts. Love and hisses? Cats are notoriously fickle and can turn from a purring love machine into a hissing banshee in a second. Find out how cats communicate and what your kitty is trying to tell you, whether it's "Play with me!" or "Leave me alone!". Discover fun, humane ways to train your kitten! Teach your kitty mealtime manners, obedience, games, and how to use a litter box. Author: David Taylor Publisher: Thunder Bay Press Softcover, 2009 ISBN: 9781592239863
Labrador Retriever (Smart Owner's Guide)
This book is for every Pet Parent of a Labrador Retriever. The Lab is the most popular dog in the world, gracing the homes of Pet Parents, sportsmen and show-dog aficionados alike. Few pure-bred dogs compare to the Labrador Retriever in personality, talent and dedication. For such a common canine, the Labrador is uncommon in its superior ways and abilities. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Labrador Retrievers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, health care and behavior. The new Pet Parents will welcome advice about preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book features over 135 photographs in full color that are as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Labrador Retriever from puppyhood to the senior years. Author: Margaret A. Gilbert, Dog Fancy (Editor) Publisher: Kennel Club Books, LLC Publish Date: September 2009 ISBN-13: 9781593787516 Hardcover, 176pp
Labrador Retrievers (Barron's Dog Bibles Series)
Each title in Barron's Dog Bibles Series for dog lovers and prospective dog Pet Parents discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breed's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs Pet Parents on training methods. Important topics covered include: What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Training and play activities Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with this book. It presents an informal dog training course for new Pet Parents, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands. Author: Joan Walker Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Publish Date: April 2009 ISBN-13: 9780764196225 Hardcover Book w/ DVD, 184pp
Lizard Care From A to Z, 2nd Edition
Author: R.D. Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Pub. Date: November 2008 Paperback, 180 pages ISBN: 9780764138904
Maran Illustrated Puppies
Instead of describing the myriad ways to perform each task, this book shows the reader the best way, while the full-color photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions walk the reader through each task from beginning to end. Thorough topic introductions and useful tips provide additional information and advice to help enhance the readers' experience with their puppy. Maran Illustrated Puppies is packed with essential and invaluable information that will help to maximize an owner's experience with their new pup. Less than the price of one private training lesson, this book will be a permanent resource that can be accessed at any time. Author: MaranGraphics Staff, MaranGraphics Development Group Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781598632835 Pages: 233 Course Technology, Inc., 2006
Marc Morrone's Ask the Bird Keeper
This beautifully designed and easy-to-read book gives bird owners a simple and engaging way to find answers to their questions about their pet. The Martha Stewart Show's resident pet expert Marc Moorone answers bird lover's questions-from the perplexing to the outlandish-in this exceptional series. About the Author(s): Marc Morrone (Rockville Centre, New York) is a celebrity among pet owners with his appearances on the Martha Stewart Living show. Marc also previously hosted a half-hour television show, Petkeeping with Marc Morrone. Currently, Morrone hosts a weekly radio program called Petkeeping for Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio. Author(s): Marc Morrone, Amy Fernandez Publisher: BowTie Inc. Publish Date: August 2009 ISBN-13: 9781933958316 Paperback, 128pp
Marc Morrone's Ask the Fish Keeper
Sometimes unconventional, often unexpected, and always entertaining Marc Morrone, Martha Stewart's resident pet keeper, has finally come out with his first book on fishes, Ask the Fish Keeper . From a very young age Marc Morrone has been enamored by his aquarium pets and in his new book he finally has a chance to offer his unique and candid questions on subjects ranging from filters to fish food, and guppies to groupers. With additional anecdotes from his decades of fish-keeping and lively illustrations by famous illustrator Jason O' Malley, this book is a must-have for any fish owner in search of a creative and fun new way to find the answers to their strangest fish dilemmas. About the Author(s): Marc Morrone (Rockville Centre, New York) is a celebrity among pet owners with his appearances on the Martha Stewart Living show. Marc also previously hosted a half-hour television show, Petkeeping with Marc Morrone. Currently, Morrone hosts a weekly radio program called Petkeeping for Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio. Author(s): Marc Morrone, Amy Fernandez Publisher: BowTie Inc. Publish Date: August 2009 ISBN-13: 9781933958323 Paperback, 128pp
Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert Merle was living wild and Ted was looking for a pup to keep him company. As their bond grew, Ted taught Merle how to live around wildlife, and Merle taught Ted about the benefits of letting a dog make his own decisions. Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness and leadership and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Ted Kerasote takes us on the journey he and Merle shared. As much a love story as a story of independence and partnership, Merle's Door is tender, funny, and ultimately illuminating. Author: Ted Kerasote Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780156034500 Pages: 308 Harvest Books, 2007
Mice
Barron's comprehensive Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated and filled with useful information. They instruct owners on how to care for their dogs, cats, birds, fish, and other animals. Books give advice on purchasing and acquiring, health care, feeding, and much more. Clear, straightforward texts are accompanied by high-quality full-color photos and anatomically accurate line art, as well as helpful tables and charts. Author: Sharon Vanderlip Paperback, 96 pages Barron's Educational Series, 2001 ISBN: 9780764118128
Mini Aquariums: Desktop Aquariums, Mini-Ponds & Small Home Aquariums
Mini-Aquariums: Desktop Aquariums, Mini-Ponds & Small Home Aquariums is a comprehensive guide to setting up and maintaining a nano aquarium, 30 gallons or less. It offers the best fish and invertebrates, both freshwater and marine, ones that are small and will thrive in miniature tanks and ponds. Over the past five years there has been a noticeable increase in the popularity of small, indoor water features. This book is a complete guide for those wishing to keep anything from a betta bowl to a corner container pond. Author: David E. Boruchowitz TFH Publications, Inc., 2008 Hardcover, 256 pages ISBN: 9780793805730
Mini Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants
A brand-new title in the growing Mini Encyclopedia Series , this book helps aquarium owners plan, create, and maintain a colorful and interesting environment for fish and aquatic life. Each volume provides in-depth information and instruction on a specific subdivision of fish keeping. Complementing the text are sets of illustration panels filled with full-color photos, each with its own detailed and instructive caption. The team of authors, all recognized aquarium experts, show readers how to set up an aquarium, select species, and maintain an optimal environment for the tank's aquatic and plant life. Approximately 250 color photos and illustrations in each volume. Author: Peter Hiscock Paperback, 208 pages Barron's Educational Series, 2005 ISBN: 9780764129896
Miniature Aquariums
Author: Jay Hemdal Publisher: BowTie Press Pub. Date: February 2009 Hardcover, 144 pages ISBN: 9781933958408
Multiple-Cat Family (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet, the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of family-friendly, comprehensive guides to superior pet care. Each book features newly written text from animal experts on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet. Author: Sheila Webster Boneham, Ph.D. Publisher: TFH Publications Softcover, 112 pages ISBN: 9780793837984
My Guinea Pig (My Pet Series)
Readers will find authoritative advice on caging, feeding, health care, and more in this book, supplemented with vivid color photos. Titles in this growing series of pet care books are especially focused to answer the questions and meet the needs of inexperienced and soon-to-be Pet Parents. My Pet books combine detailed instruction and advice in a somewhat larger format than Barron's longtime popular Pet Owner's Manuals and Pet Handbooks. They also feature more than 250 color photos, eye-catching and informative sidebars, and colorfully illustrated cover flaps. The text is clearly written, and accessible both to adults and older children. Author: Immanuel Birmelin Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Publish Date: April 2008 ISBN-13: 9780764137990 Paperback, 144pp
My Turtle (My Pet Series)
The particularly attractive format that characterizes titles in Barron's My Pet Series helps inexperienced Pet Parents find answers to frequently asked questions and understand how they can meet the needs of their newly acquired pet. These handsome books are accessible to older children as well as adults. My Turtle discusses all aspects of turtle care, including proper feeding, setting up a terrarium, recognizing and treating a turtle's health problems, and even breeding. Like all other books in this series, My Turtle is filled with easy-to-understand reference charts, fact-filled sidebars, and hundreds of handsome and instructive color photos. A photo-illustrated quick-reference turtle-care checklist is presented on the book's cover flaps. Author: Hartmut Wilke Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Publish Date: June 2009 ISBN-13: 9780764141928 Paperback, 144pp
Newts and Salamanders: A Complete Guide to Caudata
Newts and salamanders are well-known amphibians that are widely sold in pet stores and often used as classroom subjects due to their distinct biology and metamorphosis. Author: Devin Edmonds Publisher: Publisher: TFH Publications, Inc. Pub. Date: February 2009 Paperback, 128 pages ISBN: 9780793828999
No Pet Left Behind: The Sherpa Guide for Traveling with Your Best Friend
This book provides solid information and helpful hints for modern day pet lovers who want their furry friends to be safe, healthy, and comfortable while accompanying them on their journey. It includes information on travel preparation, pet-etiquette or acceptable human and animal behavior while traveling, understanding your animal in travel situations, what to do in case of emergencies, and much more. This book is not just a listing of places that allow pets; rather, it is an examination of everything you'll want to know about extensive trips to large cities, crowded places, exotic islands, and even foreign locales. Readers will be happy to discover that pets can go just about everywhere, near or far. Author: Gayle Martz Paperback, 224 pages Thomas Nelson, 2008 ISBN: 1401603440
Parakeets
Author: Nikki Moustaki TFH Publications, 2002 Paperback, 128 pages ISBN: 0876667493