David Alderton

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...

This authoritatively written guide gives you all the information you need about the essential character of 130 breeds, enabling you to make an informed decision and find the perfect pet for you.

With more than 1,600 photographs and artworks, this appealing, accessible encyclopedia explores the world of animals. From the big cats and apes to the whales and dolphins that roam the world's oceans, Encyclopedia of Animals profiles more than 400 of the world's most fascinating species. It offers a comprehensive overview of animals from every continent, all illustrated with beautifully detailed color art. For easy reference, each entry includes...

Provides general guidance on how to choose a dog, followed by a directory of breeds.

In this comprehensive volume, the author explores the exotic wild cat families from Africa and Asia to the Americas and Europe, examining all aspects of their development and behavior, and with chapters covering form and function, evolution, and distribution.

[Birds of the world] features birds of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Polar region with analyses of size, shape, plumage, habitat, breeding, nest and eggs. Explores key habitats such as the ocean, seashore, estuaries, lakes, ponds, rivers, woodland, open country, and cities and gardens.

"A newly-updated practical guide to pet-keeping, covering all aspects of choosing and caring for small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and jirds, chinchillas, rats and mice, plus birds, herptiles, invertebrates and fish. Each chapter features the most popular breeds in each species, based on general availability and suitability. Find out how to choose the best pet for your lifestyle plus practical tips on buying a pet; housing...