This comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's birds presents a fantastic visual guide to the major avian species and families, from America's tiniest insect-catchers to the giant, flightless species still living on the African plains. A 420-page directory features fully illustrated entries for hundreds of birds, as well as detailing many other related species. The activities of birds are explored in a natural history section, detailing anatomy, flight, feeding, pairing and nesting. There are also tips on birdwatching for those who want to get a closer look at these fascinating creatures. This is an authoritative and sumptuous guide to the diversity of bird life across the globe.

This is a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs. Ideal for 5- to 9-year-olds, this delightful book will show young readers how to get the most out of being a thoughtful and responsible pet owner. It is packed with essential information and advice, from choosing the right goldfish and preparing a home for it, to feeding it and keeping it healthy. Children will be able to get to grips with the technical aspects of looking after fish, all demonstrated in more than 60 easy-to-follow pictures. There is more to keeping a goldfish than just providing it with a good home. Owning even the smallest pet is a big responsibility - but an enjoyable one. This fascinating book is a useful and accessible guide for young animal lovers on how best to care for their pet. It will tell them all they need to know about the different varieties that are available - from the exotic oranda to the weird and wonderful bubble-eye - where to buy them, when and what to feed them, and which is the best tank to use. Practical guidance is complemented by over 60 detailed photographs showing how to clean and maintain the tank, and even how to keep goldfish outdoors, making this the only book a junior fish keeper will ever need.

This is a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs. It is filled with useful information and guidance, from how to choose a kitten or cat, to feeding and healthcare. It offers practical advice on how to groom your pet, how to keep it safe from danger, and how to know when it is unwell, all shown in over 60 easy-to-follow pictures. It is written by an internationally renowned authority on pets and their care. It is perfect for 5- to 9-year-olds, this book will enable children to make friends with their cat and get the most out of being a responsible and caring pet owner. Being a pet owner is a big responsibility. There is more to it than simply providing a good home. This fascinating book is a guide for junior animal lovers on how best to look after their pet. Clear advice is given on preparing for your new cat, how to choose the best pet for you - from popular breeds such as Persian Longhair and Siamese, to a plain but unique moggie - and how to look after your cat so that it leads a happy and healthy life. You can find out what to feed your feline friend, how much and when, how to handle your pet correctly and how to groom its coat. With step-by-step instructions and appealing photographs of cats and their owners throughout, this is the only book a young kitty keeper will need.