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Aquatic turtles  Cover Image Book Book

Aquatic turtles / Hartmut Wilke.

Wilke, Hartmut, 1943- (Author). Steimer, Christine. (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780764141911 (pbk.) :
  • Physical Description: 46 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed., translated from the German.
  • Publisher: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Subject: Turtles as pets.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lakeshore Branch 639.392 Wil 31681002089852 NONFICPBK Available -

  • Barron's Educational Publishing
    (back cover)
    Information and advice to help you
    take good care of your Aquatic Turtle

    Typical Aquatic Turtles:
    varieties, anatomy, life cycle, temperament, and more
    Expert advice: feeding, health care, maintaining an optimal terrarium environment, more
    Understanding your Aquatic Turtle: body language and its meaning

  • Step-by-step directions for everyday care
  • Informative and attractive sidebars
  • Filled with handsome full-color photos

    (picture caption)
    When properly housed and cared for, these interesting animals will live for many years.



  • Barron's Educational Publishing
    This book is one of more than 175 titles in Barron's extensive line of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals. All titles in this series present pet care information for non-specialist animal owners and pet buyers. These heavily illustrated manuals are filled with facts about the title animal's origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. Each book is individually written by a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. Titles in this series cover every popular breed of dog and cat, as well as freshwater and marine fish for aquarium hobbyists, lizards and other terrarium pets, many bird varieties, and virtually all other animals that are kept as pets. All books are filled with vivid color photos and instructive line illustrations.
  • Perseus Publishing
    (back cover)
    Information and advice to help you
    take good care of your Aquatic Turtle

    Typical Aquatic Turtles:
    varieties, anatomy, life cycle, temperament, and more
    Expert advice: feeding, health care, maintaining an optimal terrarium environment, more
    Understanding your Aquatic Turtle: body language and its meaning

  • Step-by-step directions for everyday care
  • Informative and attractive sidebars
  • Filled with handsome full-color photos

    (picture caption)
    When properly housed and cared for, these interesting animals will live for many years.



  • Perseus Publishing
    Discover expert advice about owning an aquatic turtle, so it lives a happy and healthy life. This title, along with all books in the comprehensive and popular B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, provides advice on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title in the series is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.
  • Sourcebooks Inc.

    You and your new aquatic pet will get along swimmingly with the helpful tips in this comprehensive guide!

    You want your turtle to live a long, healthy life and the expert advice in this book can help make it happen! Filled with high-quality photographs and colorful, easy-to-read pages, this book is packed with everything you'll need to know as a first-time aquatic turtle owner.

    Written by pet trainers, veterinarians, and pet-care specialists, this guide covers everything from finding your ideal pet turtle type, best turtle foods, health care guidance, and the ideal turtle tank habitat with accessories to all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Well-designed pages make this manual perfect for easily referencing any topic that you'll need to dive into when it comes to caring for your little buddy.

    This manual includes tips on:

    • Choosing the perfect pet turtle
    • Setting up a comfortable tank habitat
    • Providing a proper, healthy diet
    • Spotting diseases and keeping your pet healthy

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