Describes the history, physical characteristics, and behavior of parakeets, and presents information on choosing, training, and caring for one as a pet.
Describes the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and the current threat to rain forests from deforestation and pollution.
Explores the characteristics, formation, and erosion of the world's mountains, the plants and animals living there, and how to protect their environment.
Provides information about different kinds of pets that can live in a terrarium, including turtles, snakes, and lizards, how to care for them, and how to understand their behavior.
Provides information on how to take care of and raise a parakeet as a pet, covering such topics as choosing a parakeet, nutrition, health care, housing, training, and behavior.
Discover 1000 Facts on Birds, an amazing guide into the world of birds. Facts combined with hundreds of pictures and illustrations along with easy to find information.
Tweet, tweet, parakeet! Your one-stop resource when you're ready to bring home a budgie There are lots of perks to owning a parakeet (also known as a budgie). This book introduces you to your beautiful budgie buddy and prepares you to give that bird a home that other avian companions will envy. Perfect for first-time bird owners and seasoned bird parents, Parakeets For Dummies offers expert advice on adopting a parakeet and introducing it to other fur or feathered babies you might have. You'll also discover the best way to groom and train your parakeet and learn how to teach it to talk. And when your feathered friend appears to be under the weather, you can turn to this book to identify the symptoms of illness and know what to look for when choosing a vet for your pet. Discover whether a parakeet is a good fit for your family, including any existing birds and other pets Construct a comfortable enclosure and prep your home so your bird can play safely Protect your parakeet from common dangers and avoidable illnesses Feed your parakeet a healthy and varied diet to ensure a long and healthy life This helpful handbook contains the latest tips and tools for parakeet care so your new family member will feel right at home right away.