Caring for Your Hamster (First Facts)

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Here are details on housing, feeding, exercise and general health care, made easy to understand for small children.

Guinea Pigs: Practical Advice to Caring for Your Guinea Pig (Complete Care Made Easy)

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Lacks Expert Advice
An Excellent Book About Proper Care for Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs: Practical Advice to Caring for Your Guinea Pig (Complete Care Made Easy)
Virginia Parker Guidry
Manufacturer: BowTie Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1931993327

Book Description

This easy to read book is loaded with invaluable information on buying, caring and training your guinea pig.

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Lacks Expert Advice .......2007-06-08

Having owned guinea pigs for 20 years, collecting books about them is a hobby. Unfortunately, I don't feel that this title is among the best. It seems the author may not be a cavy owner. On page 5, for example, she mentions having to consult with guinea pig owners to write the book, and frequently says "enthusiasts recommend" rather than authoritatively relaying what she has learned through personal experience.

There are several errors and photo repeats in the book, but I'll skip over those. The main problem is the feeling that the author has never owned guinea pigs. There's a lack of definite advice; the author is hesitant to merely recommend a type of animal bedding or whether or not to feed a guinea pig alfalfa hay. Illness? Prevent it. Pregnancy? Prevent it. These sections should be broader, because sometimes people accidentally adopt a pregnant sow, and illnesses cannot always be prevented--and a vet is not always close at hand for emergencies. Rather than coming across as helpful, these oversights came across as someone not knowing about the topics, and thus finding a way to skirt around them. Much of the information is basic and could apply to any companion animal, such as teaching parents how to work with kids when handling pets.

One need only look at guinea pig books by Myra Mahoney or the late Peter Gurney, or (to recommend another Bowtie Press title) Gerbils by Donna Anastasi, to see how people who love and own animals write about them in a way that someone who doesn't simply can't. This book is definitely well written, but it comes across as if it were written by a detached reporter rather than an expert sharing a passion. It's a pretty book with charming photos, but it doesn't convey a love of the subject matter, or the authoritative understanding that a writer needs to have in order to teach his or her readers. As the author writes, "But appreciating the guinea pig isn't the same as owning one" (p. 21). My hope is that the author will adopt some guinea pigs and find out what a joy they are . . . and then, several years from now, rewrite and re-release what could be an amazing care book. Until then, a guinea pig care book by definite cavy owners like Katrin Behrend, Myra Mahoney, or Peter Gurney might prove more helpful to new owners.

An Excellent Book About Proper Care for Guinea Pigs.......2006-07-25

I just purchased a guinea pig for my 7-year-old son, and I purchased this great book as a guide on how to properly care for his new pet. This book has everything that the beginning guinea pig owner needs to know. From proper feeding to cleaning the cage, this book contains everything the owner needs to know to raise a healthy, happy pet.

Perhaps the most relevant passage of the book for me was the section dealing with proper handling of the guinea pig. I sat with my three children and read this passage aloud to them so they would know how to properly hold their new friend. In less than a day, my son has become an "expert" at correctly holding his pig, thanks to the tips found in this book. I've also found myself referring to the book for such things as which types of vegetables to feed (guinea pigs need lots of vitamin C) and how to properly trim their nails.

I highly recommend this fine book. I knew basically nothing about guinea pigs before I bought this book, but this book will help the novice guinea pig owner successfully raise a healthy and happy pet. If you're looking to purchase a guinea pig, make sure you buy this fine book first. It will give you all of the necessary information so you can enjoy your pet and make sure he's happy, too.

Small Pet Care: HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR RABBIT, GUINEA PIG, OR HAMSTER

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great pictures but a lot of inaccurate information

Small Pet Care: HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR RABBIT, GUINEA PIG, OR HAMSTER
DK Publishing
Manufacturer: DK CHILDREN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0756611040

Book Description

Teaching children how to be responsible pet owners, DK's Small Pet Care guides are the most child-friendly guides to the key aspects of small pet care.

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great pictures but a lot of inaccurate information.......2005-10-03

This is a nicely produced book - too bad it's not a good one. Large photos on every page should convince everyone of the joy of owning a pet - there are many pictures of children playing with their pets, illustrative photos of both children and adults cleaning cages, and much more.

Unfortunately, even some of the pictures contain misinformation. For example, in the section on rabbits, the daily diet paragraph of text suggests "a handful of raw cabbage or a piece of celery should be plenty." And the photo shows not only many vegetables that will cause gas, such as cauliflower, it also shows a big wedge of iceberg lettuce. As every well-informed rabbit owner knows by now, iceberg lettuce is useless nutritionally, high enough in water to possibly give your rabbit diarrhea, and leaf lettuce is a much better idea. Celery is likewise not a great idea - the strings in it have been known to get caught between teeth, which can lead to malocclusion, and some rabbits have even choked on them.

The text for rabbits also suggests "stale crusts of whole-wheat bread" for treats. And the main advice for housing is an outdoor hutch, with barely a paragraph given to keeping your rabbit indoors as a house rabbit.

Incidentally, the book was written in England, so although there appears to be an effort made to write in English that will be understandable to Americans, there are some items that are still likely to be confusing for American children: breed names for some rabbits and guinea pigs are different; food pellets are differently shaped and colored than most American brands, and so on. Also, it should be noted, the English background probably contributes to the author's preference for keeping rabbits outdoors. The climate in England does not have the extremes that the much larger North American continent has. The weather in Buffalo, NY would be far too cold to keep your rabbit in an outdoor hutch all winter, and the weather in San Antonio, TX, far too hot in the summer - rabbits would die of heat stroke. The English background also shows in the mention of chipmunks as an alternative small pet; in most of the US, chipmunks are not only not pets, but you'd need a specific wildlife permit to be allowed to keep one.

The misinformation in the guinea pig section is just as extensive as the rabbit section. Again, vegetables are recommended that are known to cause gas, or to be nutritionally useless for guinea pigs, or to have caused other problems, and although the text briefly mentions that piggies need vitamin C, there is nothing at all pointing out which veggies and fruits are high in C. The emphasis, as with the rabbits, is on keeping guinea pigs in outdoor hutches, with barely a paragraph on indoor cages.

I do not know as much about hamsters as I do about guinea pigs and rabbits, so I can't tell whether all the information in the hamster section is valid. However, the "healthy treats" section especially recommends yogurt drops - which are mainly sugar and are NOT a healthy treat for any pet, despite the "yogurt" in their name.

There are some good points about this book: the great photos showing lots of interaction between kids and their pets, perhaps the book's strongest point. And for each pet, the section on toys and play has pictures of a great variety of toys, all of them appropriate for the pet, and many of them suggestions that an inexperienced pet owner wouldn't have thought of. Every pet has a lengthy section on seeing a vet, basic healthcare, signs of illness, and when to call a vet.

It's difficult for anyone to try to write a short book that covers several animals. It's best for the potential pet owner to choose a book that is all about ONE species of pet, and contains more details about that particular animal than a scattershot book like this. I would also suggest that anyone looking for a good book on pets check the country of original publication, and look for a recent copyright date. For most Americans, although this book is brand new, copyright 2005, it does not meet the other requirements of being specific to one pet and being specifically written for US conditions.

A Guinea Pig for You: Caring for Your Guinea Pig (Pet Care)

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A Guinea Pig for You: Caring for Your Guinea Pig (Pet Care)
Susan Blackaby
Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 1404801197

Care for a Pet Mouse (How to Convince Your Parents You Can...) (Robbie Readers)

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Care for a Pet Mouse (How to Convince Your Parents You Can...) (Robbie Readers)
Amie Jane Leavitt
Manufacturer: Mitchell Lane Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 1584156066

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Some people are afraid of mice. Others find these furry creatures to be soft and playful. If you re one of the latter, perhaps you d like to have one of these animals for your own pet. Mice are easy to take care of. They clean themselves and eat very little food. They can also be taught how to perform neat tricks like running through mazes and begging for food. Mice require very little space which makes them the ideal pet for families who live in small houses and apartments. As you flip through the pages of this book, you ll learn everything you need to know to take care of your new pet mouse. Open this cover and get started.

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CARE FOR YOUR GUINEA PIG
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Manufacturer: COLLINS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S7BL8A

Care for Your Guinea Pig (Official RSPCA Pet Guides)

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Care for Your Guinea Pig (Official RSPCA Pet Guides)
Tina Hearne
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0004102207

Care for Your Rabbit (RSPCA Pet Guide Ser.)

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Care for Your Rabbit (RSPCA Pet Guide Ser.)
Rspca Rspca
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Rabbits | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0007182708

Book Description

A title in the popular RSPCA pet care series, which is being relaunched with completely revised and updated content and fresh new covers. Written by animal experts, these illustrated guides provide all the practical advice needed to care for your pet. This easy-to-use family guide is full of helpful advice on how to choose a rabbit and how best to look after it. All aspects of daily care are covered, including housing, feeding, hygiene, grooming, health, and first aid. This practical guide is clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, and is published in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity.

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The Best Bead Show in Town

a photographic bonanza of beadwork

This book is beautiful

500 Beaded Objects

BEST BOOK outthere for BEADING!!

500 Beaded Objects: New Dimensions in Contemporary Beadwork (Lark Jewelry Book)

Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1579905498

Book Description

Celebrate the amazing evolution of beadwork from a simple craft to expressive art. Every stunning sculpture, vessel, figure, loomed and woven work, free-form installation, and piece of jewelry shown here in glorious color photos is gallery-quality and thoroughly unique. Jennifer Maestre’s intricate, swooping pencil-point bead sculptures explore form, motion, and space. A. Kimberlin Blackburn has fashioned lush Hawaiian Island scenes out of glass beads and hand-carved wood. The ever-innovative David K. Chatt has entries ranging from the pointed commentary, White Men in Suits, to vivid jewelry. For a little humor, try Valeria Harlow’s masterful Toe Mangler, a testament to every woman who has ever suffered in uncomfortable shoes. This amazing collection is truly state-of-the-art.

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The Best Bead Show in Town.......2007-09-22

This is truly a beautiful collection of "beadwork". Not only is it wonderfully diverse in the inspiration department, but the photographs are stellar, too. I got this book for my daughter who works with beads on the same artistic level, but having sent it to her I knew that I needed to have these wonderful images for myself, too. So I have bought two copies so far and will probably by more as gifts for my other art-minded friends. A treasure trove of imaginative art. I highly recommend this book .

a photographic bonanza of beadwork.......2007-08-25

500 Beaded Objects is a feast for the eyes. As a novice in bead work, this book serves to inspire me to let my imagination and creativity run wild!

This book is beautiful.......2006-09-27

This book has a great variety of beadwork techniques that resembles a museum in a book. I can read it over and over and always feel inspired. I love this book.

500 Beaded Objects.......2006-08-31

Great book, wonderful way to spark creative juices. Amazing pieces, such fun to look through. Reccommend this for anyone who is even thinking about beading beyond stringing. Purchased this as a gift for many of my beading buddies, and my daughter and daughter-in-law.

BEST BOOK outthere for BEADING!!.......2006-08-20

The book came in excellent condition, as it should have, it was bought brand new. The contents seem to me to be excellent. I am not the one to whom the book is for, it is a BD gift for my daughter.

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A fantastic reference for native orchids.......1999-03-03

I am a nature photographer and have a passion for finding and photographing orchids. Because of their relatively short flowering times it is really essential to be able to know where and what habitat to find them, when they will be blooming and a bit of the biology of the flower. With this reference I have been able to actively locate these lovely jewels across Minnesota. It isn't a book necessarily full of photos (it has enought though of the more showy varieties) but I still highly recommend this book for anyone truely interested in orchids native to Minnesota. It is a much better reference than similar books I've seen about other states' orchids.

A taxonomic overview of the Orchid species of Minnesota.......1999-01-21

Orchids of Minnesota by Welby R. Smith covers the many species of Orchids that live in the state of Minnesota with all it's diverse plant habitats. The book has nice drawings that make species ID easy.

This is a taxonomic over view of the Orchid species that grow in Minnesota, covering identification, what locations or habits they grow in, were in the state they grow (including state maps) with growing locations illustrated, when they bloom and if they are rare.

The focus of the book is not pretty pictures but the identification and description of the many species and forms of these plants that live in the state. This book is for those that are familiar with plant identification and have a love for "native wild plants" It is not geared to the gardener. It is informative and easy to read, with an illustrated key (used to identify plants), species accounts (covering location were plants grow, habitats they grow in and some historical information).

I recommend this book if you are interested in the identification and ecology and location of the Orchids of Minnesota. I think it would be valuable to those that do not live in the Minnesota too for its over view of each plant. The naming of the plants takes in recent taxonomic work so the book is up to date and the keys are easy to use. A book valuable for the layman as well as those with more Botanical interests. It is a nice looking book for the series minded Orchid lover.

Paul Henjum Specialty Perennials

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Minnesota report / Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Minnesota
Harold Pellett
Manufacturer: Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Minnesota
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00073ESE4

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Platanthera praeclara in Minnesota: An update on status, inventory and monitoring (Biological report / Section of Wildlife, Natural Heritage Program, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources)
Nancy Sather
Manufacturer: Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources, Section of Wildlife, Natural Heritage Program
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006D5E2U

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Platanthera praeclara in Minnesota: Summary of status and monitoring results for 1996
Nancy Sather
Manufacturer: Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006QTENW

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Western prairie fringed orchid: A threatened midwestern prairie plant (Biological report / Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources)
Nancy Sather
Manufacturer: Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Botany | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006DD2V0

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Great Book!

Nice for a book, but I'd rather look at a video. (I'm very visual.)

A Beautiful and wonderful book

Baby Massage: A Practical Guide to Massage and Movement for Babies and Infants
Peter Walker
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312145454

Book Description

Baby Massage provides easy-to-learn massage routines and flexibility exercises that will help nurture children through the crucial early stages of development. Peter Walker, one of the world's leading authorities on baby massage, shows how these exercises can be used to:

-build a loving bond between parent and baby
-soothe and comfort a crying infant
-promote relaxation and confidence
-strengthen the cardiovascular and immune systems
-aid digestion
-improve coordination and posture
-help maintain flexibility
-increase health and vitality

Twenty-one full-color photographs and more than 100 detailed line illustrations complement the easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for these exercises.

A useful, practical, and loving guidebook for parents, parents-to-be, and health-care professional who work with children, Baby Massage offers a special and unique way to make babies healthy and happy through the healing powers of touch.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book!.......2007-07-25

I bought several books on massage for babies and Peter Walker (no relation) is by far the best writer on the subject. This book also includes flexibity exercises that babies love to do.

Nice for a book, but I'd rather look at a video. (I'm very visual.).......2006-01-14

This book is nice, but for the same price you can buy a DVD on the subject. I like Aimee Ketchum's DVD because not only does she do a great job of demonstrating baby massage, but she also gives lots of information on how your baby develops. Her massage method lasts only 4-5 minutes per session. I really don't have the time to spend an hour giving my baby a massage. There is so much more information on her DVD about your baby and how simple exercises can help your baby's brain development and lots and lots of other stuff. I just don't see why you'd want to buy a book with only massage pictures in it when you can buy a DVD with not only lots of massage info, but also has tons and tons of other simple stuff you can do with your baby. It makes so much sense and you don't need to buy anything else. Plus Aimee has a nice personality and you can tell she really cares. She's very qualified and is a pediatric OT plus certified massage therapist for babies, like Gweneth Paltro hires to massage her baby.

A Beautiful and wonderful book.......1999-01-06

This book teach how meet a relationship with the hands between your baby and you without words. It helps also to know what important is the precocious stimulation on a baby.

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