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1) Parakeets
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet parakeet. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"--Publisher description.
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"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...
3) Barnaby
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Barnaby is a blue budgie who thinks he's really something special. He's the pride and joy of the lady who owns him--until he's not. One day, the lady comes home with another bird, a smaller, yellow budgie. And Barnaby won't have it. He protests, makes a nuisance of himself, and then one day, after being scolded by the lady, Barnaby flies out the window and away. Outside of his gilded cage, Barnaby discovers a wider, wilder world. At first he considers...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Throughout her childhood, Safiya Sinclair's father, a volatile reggae musician and militant adherent to a strict sect of Rastafari, became obsessed with her purity, in particular, with the threat of what Rastas call Babylon, the immoral and corrupting influences of the Western world outside their home. He worried that womanhood would make Safiya and her sisters morally weak and impure, and believed a woman's highest virtue was her obedience. In an...
5) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"What's even more fun than bird-watching? Watching over a new pet bird, of course! This engaging book teaches readers everything they need to know to take care of an avian companion. Full-color photographs introduce readers to different breeds of birds. A handy checklist helps readers decide which type of bird is best for their lifestyle and home. Readers will learn about how birds behave in the wild, and how this translates to pet bird behavior....
Author
Publisher
Reed New Holland Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Parrots have always captured the imagination of humans thanks to their bright plumage and ability to mimic speech. This beautifully illustrated book on the world's parrots explores all aspects of their lives, as well as the various parrot families, and showcases beautiful photography from around the world. It will also look at threats facing parrots and conservation issues that are relevant. The text will be serious but also readable and accessible...
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