Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates: An Identification and Care Guide
All animals shown in this volume can be purchased at pet stores and other outlets. The authors advise on the do's and don'ts of purchasing, proper caging, and correct feeding. Each animal profile includes the species' place of origin, its size from hatchling to adult, lifespan, and general behavior traits. A wide array of animals are coveredsnakes, lizards, skinks, geckos, turtles and tortoises, frogs, toads, salamanders, tarantulas, scorpions, mantids, crabsand even cockroaches. 269 color illustrations. Author(s): Patricia P. Bartlett, Billy Griswold, DVM, and R.D. Bartlett Barron's Educational Series, 2001 Paperback, 228 pages ISBN: 9780764116506
The American Pit Bull Terrier Handbook
Pet Parents of this assertive breed are advised on the importance of rigorous but humane obedience training. All other aspects of purchase, health care, feeding, and housing are discussed in detail. Titles in Barron's popular Pet Handbooks series instruct you on health care, proper feeding and housing, and other facts important to Pet Parents and their pets. Author: Joe Stahlkuppe Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc. July, 2000 Paperback, 175 pgs. ISBN-13: 9780764112331
The Beagle Handbook
Here is detailed advice for Pet Parents of this cheerful breed, which is adaptable as a hunter or a household pet. Titles in this pet care series are similar to Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals, but are larger, with more detailed instruction and more illustrations. The books advise pet owners on purchase, health care, nutritious feeding, proper housing and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have dozens of high quality, full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Author: Dan Rice DVM Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Publish Date: September 2000 ISBN-13: 9780764114649 Paperback, 208pp
The Betta Handbook
Bettas, sometimes known as fighting fish, are tropical Asian varieties having spectacular waving tails and fins. They're available in a wide range of colors. This Pet Handbook gives expert guidance on the selection and care of bettas, plus advice on segregating them from less pugnacious fish. Barron's Pet Handbooks are written by breeders, trainers, and veterinarians, they present expert advice on feeding, health care, housing, breeding, and all other important aspects of pet care. They are filled with vivid color photos and instructive line art. Author: Robert J., Ph.D. Goldstein Ph.D. Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Publish Date: August 2004 ISBN-13: 9780764127281 Paperback, 176pp
The Canary Handbook
This most popular songbird among Pet Parents comes in a wide range of colors and varieties. Here is detailed information on canary housing, feeding, and general care. Books in this series are designed and illustrated much like Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals , but have more pages, even more photos, and more fully detailed pet care advice and instruction. Pet Parents and people who plan to acquire a pet will find information on health care, feeding, and housingand where applicable, on grooming and training. All photos are top quality and in full color. Many of the titles in this series also feature instructive line illustrations. Author: Matthew M. Vriends Ph.D. Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Pub. Date: September 2001 ISBN-13: 9780764117602 Paperback, 176pp
The Cat Whisperer: The Secret of How to Talk to Your Cat
Author: Claire Bessant Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc. Apr, 2002 Paperback, 194 pgs. ISBN-10: 0764121650 ISBN-13: 9780764121654
The Cockatiel Handbook
Cockatiels, parrot-related birds that originated in Australia, come in a variety of color mutations. This handbook gives detailed purchase advice, considerations related to caging, proper nutrition, grooming, health care, and keeping the bird safe from household hazards. Features handsome full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Author: Matthew M. Vriends, Ph.D. Illustrated by: Michele Earle-Bridges Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc. August, 1999 Paperback, 183 pgs. ISBN-13: 9780764110177
The Conure Handbook
Conures, which belong to the parrot family, come in several species, and are available in many sizes and colors. This book advises on selecting, feeding, caging, health care, and understanding the conure's body and vocal language. Written by breeders, trainers, and veterinarians Barron's Pet Handbooks present expert advice on feeding, health care, housing, breeding, and all other important aspects of pet care. They are filled with vivid color photos and instructive line art. Author: Anne C. Watkins Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc. August, 2004 Paperback, 153 pgs. ISBN-10: 0764127837 ISBN-13: 9780764127830
The Dachshund Handbook
The Dachshund, originally bred as a hunting dog is found in longhaired, smooth, and wirehaired varieties. They are intelligent animals and make friendly, energetic companions. Titles in the Pet Handbooks series are filled with detailed pet-care advice and feature vivid color photos as well as instructive line art. All Barron's Pet Handbooks are written by experienced breeders, trainers, and veterinarians. They focus on all major aspects of owning and caring for a pet, including acquiring, proper feeding, housing, health care, breeding, and where applicable, training, exercise, and grooming. Author: D. Caroline Coile Ph.D., Michelle Earle-Bridges (Photographer) Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Publish Date: May 2004 ISBN-13: 9780764126734 Paperback, 168pp
The Dog Breed Bible
This heavily illustrated directory describes nearly every canine breed. It includes recently recognized breeds, such as the Norwegian Buhound, the Pyrenean Shepherd, and the Swedish Vallhound. A succinct description of each dog cites its origins, its physical and temperamental traits, its average life span, all major health concerns, and its special needs, such as training, grooming, exercise, and adaptability to specific environments. A color photo shows an example of each breed in its show pose and an adjoining photo provides a detailed head shot. Written by an expert on dog breeds, this spiral-bound book packs a wealth of information in a manageable size. It will serve as a handy guide for prospective dog purchasers, as well as trainers and breeders. Attractive and easy-to-use charts summarize the ease of care for each breed. Author: D Caroline Coile, Ph.D. Format: Hardback ISBN: 0764160001 Pages: 192 Barron's Educational Series Inc., 2007
The Finch Handbook
Finches are relatively easy for hobbyists to keep in both indoor cages and outdoor aviaries. Here is advice on housing, feeding, and general care. Books in this series are designed and illustrated much like Barron's Pet Owners Manuals, but have more pages, even more photos, and more fully detailed pet care advice and instruction. Pet Parents and people who plan to acquire a pet will find information on health care, feeding, and housingand where applicable, on grooming and training. All photos are top quality and in full color. Many of the titles in this series also feature instructive line illustrations. Author: April Romagnano Ph.D., Christa Koepff Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc. Nov, 2001 Paperback, 145 pgs. ISBN-10: 0764118269 ISBN-13: 9780764118265
The Guinea Pig Handbook
Barron's "Pet Handbooks" are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as Barron's best selling "Complete Pet Owner's Manuals,". However, "Handbooks" have a larger page-count and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each title's subject pet. This brand new handbook for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animal's anatomy and life cycle, plus advice on caging, feeding, breeding, and health care. Author: Sharon Vanderlip Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc. Apr, 2003 Paperback, 176 pgs. ISBN-10: 0764122886 ISBN-13: 9780764122880
The Iguana Handbook
Author: Pope Patricia Bartlett, Richard D. Bartlett Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc. May, 2000 Paperback, 163 pgs. ISBN-10: 0764112341 ISBN-13: 9780764112348
The Labrador Retriever Handbook
Information covers care and training of a very popular breed that is a dependable work dog, a hunter, or an affectionate house pet. Titles in this pet care series are similar to Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals, but are larger, with more detailed instruction and more illustrations. The books advise pet owners on purchase, health care, nutritious feeding, proper housing and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have dozens of high quality, full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Author: Audrey Pavia Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Publish Date: November 2000 ISBN-13: 9780764115301 Paperback, 176pp
The Rottweiler Handbook
This one-time cattle herder is now a popular guard dog. When properly trained it can become a loyal home companion. This book describes the Rottweiler's origins and covers all aspects of care, feeding, and training. Titles in Barron's popular Pet Handbooks series instruct pet owners on health care, proper feeding and housing, and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have high quality full-color photos and line drawings. Author: Walker Joan Hustace Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Publish Date: May 2001 ISBN-13: 9780764116421 Paperback, 176pp
The Shih Tzu Handbook
These playful and energetic little canines make friendly companions, and are good dogs for apartment dwellers. Potential Pet Parents should be advised, however, that the Shih Tzu's beautiful, long-haired coats require frequent combing and grooming. Titles in the Pet Handbooks series are filled with detailed pet-care advice and feature vivid color photos as well as instructive line art. All Barron's Pet Handbooks are written by experienced breeders, trainers, and veterinarians. They focus on all major aspects of owning and caring for a pet, including acquiring, proper feeding, housing, health care, breeding, and where applicable, training, exercise, and grooming. Author: Sharon L. Vanderlip D.V.M. Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated Publish Date: April 2004 ISBN-13: 9780764126321 Hardcover, 160pp
The Terrier Handbook
Barron's Pet Handbooks can be thought of as extra-large versions of our popular Pet Owner's Manual series. The Handbooks have larger page counts, more color photos, and contain even more information on pet care than the Manuals. Written by breeders, veterinarians, and other pet care experts, they describe their title-animal's traits and present advice on feeding, health maintenance, and all other important aspects of animal care. Author: Kerry Kern Paperback, 176 pages ISBN: 9780764128608 Barron's Educational Series, 2005
Training Your Beagle
Training Your Dog books teach ordinary non-expert Pet Parents how to train their own pets. Virtually every aspect of training is covered, with special focus on the distinctive traits of individual breeds. Pet Parents are instructed on humane but effective methods of housebreaking and paper training, obedience training, teaching the dog to respond to verbal commands and hand signals, walking on a leash, and more. Also covered are methods of correcting bad habits such as begging, unwanted barking, and showing hostile behavior. There are many instructive, full-color photos in each book. The Training Your Dog series is published by Barron's Educational Series Inc. Training Your Beagle These cheerful canines have been trained as hunters since the dawn of history, but they also make affectionate house pets. Here's everything the neophyte owner needs to know about the Beagle and its traits. Author: Kristine Kraeuter May, 2001 Paperback, 176 pgs. ISBN-13: 9780764116483
Training Your Dog Series
Training Your Boxer When correctly trained, the handsome Boxer is renowned for unswerving loyalty to its master and its fearlessness as a guard dog. Author: Joan Hustace Walker March, 2001 Paperback, 176 pgs. ISBN-13: 9780764116346
Training Your Pet Hamster
Author: Barbara Somerville, Gerry Bucsis Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc. Oct, 2002 Paperback, 96 pgs. ISBN-10: 0764120131 ISBN-13: 9780764120138