Alderton, David

Discusses the form and function, reproductive habits, evolution, and distribution of foxes, wolves, and wild dogs; features accounts of over thirty species of the Canidae family; and considers how the study of wild species has contributed to human understanding of the domestic dog.

An illustrated introduction to cats that provides information on their physiology, temperament, behavior, and natural history and identifies dozens of different breeds.

Informative text on the crocodiles and alligators of the world that includes evolution, classification, and their threat of extinction.

Teaches children the basics of guinea pig care, including information on grooming, feeding, playing, and health care.

Describes the existing 34 species of the Canidae family, discussing their lifestyles, distribution and relationship with humans.

A visual guide to the animal kingdom, featuring over one thousand color photographs and illustrations, and providing facts, figures, and statistics about a wide variety of animals, classified in the groups of insects, fish, birds, mammals, and domestic animals.

Presents the physical characteristics, reproduction, distribution, habitat and a variety of other information about turtles, tortoises, alligators and crocodiles.

Presents photo-illustrated profiles of hundreds of freshwater, marine, and pond fish and invertebrates; explains how to set up a tank or build a pond; and discusses maintenance, health concerns, and breeding.