Care for Your Kitten by RSCPA Staff

$8.99 AUD

Category: Animals | Series: RSPCA Pet Guide Ser.

Published in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a kitten and how best to look after it.

The Heart of a Horse: Life Lessons from Horses and Other Animals by Candida Baker

$29.99 AUD

Category: Animals

Learning to 'listen' with all our senses and the magic that happens when we keep an open mind about the idea of communication from the animal world  

Simpson & Day Field Guide to the Birds of Australia by Ken Simpson; Nicholas Day (Illustrator)

$39.99 AUD

Category: Animals

Since it was first published in 1984, Simpson & Day's Field Guide to the Birds of Australiahas been one of the most - if not themost - respected bird guide in the country. It has sold over 500 000 copies. The guide contains 132 superb full-colour plates showing all Australian bird species; key point s of identification using the latest classification system; distribution maps for all species; over 900 black and white line illustrations; breeding information; a vagrant bird bulletin; a core library list; and easy-to-use indexes. This eighth edition has been revised and updated, including some beautiful new plates. ...Show more

My Fur Baby Record Book Dog

$12.99 AUD

Category: Animals

A Kid's Guide to Cats: How to Train, Care for, and Play and Communicate with Your Amazing Pet! by Arden Moore

$19.99 AUD

Category: Animals

This fun and practical cat care book written just for kids will guide young cat owners in how to provide a safe, healthy environment, deliver daily care, and ensure positive interactions and rewarding, long-term relationships with feline friends. Pet expert Arden Moore helps kids understand how cats thi nk and what they need to be happy and healthy, whether socializing a spunky new kitten or welcoming an adult cat into a household. Along with essentials on topics such as how to read a cat's body language and proper litter box protocol, fun and fascinating features cover the history of cat-human relationships, why and how cats purr, "Ask the Vet" Q&As, trivia, DIY cat toys, and even tips for training a cat to come when called (yes, you can ). Information-packed and filled with photography and colorful illustrations that infuse each page with feline energy, A Kid's Guide to Cats equips kids with everything they need to know to be great cat caretakers and companions. ...Show more

100 Australian Birds by Georgia Angus

$29.99 AUD

Category: Animals

100 Australian Birds is a beginner's guide to the world of birdwatching. From the outside, this strange hobby of birdwatching appears to consist of sizeable camera lenses, khaki pants that are pulled up too high, and gruelling treks in pursuit of rare bird species. But for those who haven't been scared off by jumbo field guides and excessive terminology, this book is for you. Carefully tailored to guide birdwatchers anywhere in Australia, this book reveals insights into one hundred key native specieswith lush illustrations and accessible descriptions. As well as the author's original illustrations, there are distribution maps, identification methods, behavioral information and contributions from various First Nations about the cultural significance of particular birds. 100 Australian Birds is for anyone interested in birds, culture, history or our environment, but without the geekspeak.   ...Show more

Horse Riding: a Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Your Skills (How To) by Caroline Stamps

$19.99 AUD

Category: Animals | Series: How to...

Get ready to be inspired, and learn to How to... Horse Ride! If you have ever dreamt about becoming the next Mark Todd or Zara Phillips, then How to... Horse Ride is the perfect guide to set you on course for success. This book shows you 'how to' with simple step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. From basic exercises and grooming techniques to more advanced cantering and jumping. The final section takes a look at the fun you can have with your riding, from the thrill of the show, to the discipline of dressage. Saddle up and learn to ride with this exciting new How to... You'll be galloping your way to the gymkhana before you know it! ...Show more

Underwater Australia by Jew Darren

$19.99 AUD

Category: Animals

Discover the hidden depths of Australia's oceans through these stunning images full of sparkling coral reefs, diverse plant life and spectacular creatures both large and small.

In Praise of Famous Horses by Sean Magee

$39.99 AUD

Category: Animals

Horses is an A-Z companion to perhaps the most loved of all domesticated animals. The book's entries include a wealth of unexpected, fascinating and serendipitous information, from horse-slang phrases to horses in British pub signs, and from the horse in advertising to the horse as a food item. Themes s uch as the horse in warfare and the horse in folklore abound. These features add up to a richly satisfying accumulation of information about the horse's role in human culture and society over two millennia. Horses will not only be a helpful reference source and congenial bedside book for those who work with or enjoy horses, but also a satisfying and browsable companion for the inquisitive general reader. ...Show more

The Complete Guide to Australian Birds by George Adams

$45.00 AUD

Category: Animals

This book is the most up-to-date guide to Australian birds available. Written in everyday language, with crisp, brilliant digital images taken in the wild, this authoritative guide includes- - The first entry and photograph of the previously believed extinct Night Parrot - The recently recognised as a f ull specie Lesser Sooty Owl - The Thick-billed Grasswren - All seven species of Quail-thrush - The Paperbark Flycatcher - Rare photographs of the male Superb Lyrebird in courtship display - The Bustard in courtship plumage - The male Magnificent Riflebird in its courtship dance - The first photograph of a nesting colony of Australian Swiftlets taken in a deep, dark cave in tropical Queensland . . . and much more. Beyond a field guide, this book is divided into 27 chapters, with each chapter opening with fascinating background information. The easily accessible information on each bird includes- common and scientific names, size, description, behaviour, preferred habitat, feeding habits, voice, status and breeding. Distribution maps are arranged next to the photographic illustrations of the bird. A binocular icon indicates 'hot spots' to find particular birds. All wild birds that have been regularly recorded on the Australian mainland, Tasmania and offshore continental islands and oceans, including sub-species where the differences are recognisable in the field, have been included and photographed. Features over 1400 photographs by some of Australia's best wildlife photographers, including Colin Cock, Michael Schmid, Eric Sohn Joo Tan, Duade Patton, John Anderson, Alwyn Simple, Peter Jacobs, Andrew Bell, Tony Ashton, Nolan Caldwell, Chris Wiley, Maureen Goninan, Marlene Lyelle and George Adams to name but a few. This book will be enjoyed by beginners and seasoned 'birdos' alike. ...Show more

The Everything Book of Cats and Kittens

$19.99 AUD

Category: Animals

A must-have for every cat-loving child, this is the cutest introduction to everything kids want to know about cats and kittens. Packed with colourful photos, fur-tastic facts, and bite-sized information about our feline friends for kids to discover. My Book of Cats and Kittenscovers all their favourite breeds, from Persian to Ragdoll, with all the kittens to match. Children from ages 6 and up will love to read about cats from across the globe, wild cats, and even the biggest and smallest cats in the world! This wonderful cat treasury is the ideal book for every young cat and kitten lover. ...Show more

Complete Puppy & Dog Care: What every dog owner needs to know by Bruce Fogle

$24.99 AUD

Category: Animals

Whether you're buying a pedigree puppy or rescuing a crossbreed, in this updated edition of Complete Puppy & Dog Care, practising vet Dr Bruce Fogle tells you all you need to know to keep your dog happy. From which breed to choose, to tips for helping your dog bond with the family, as well as health advice and information on nutrition, training and playing, this book has everything you need to know. In Complete Puppy & Dog Care, Dr Bruce Fogle shares the benefit of his 40 years' clinical expertise. Find out how to make the most of your relationship with your dog and look after its health and wellbeing. Choose from the best breeds for a wide range of lifestyles from apartment dweller to allergy sufferer. Assess your dog's personality and ensure a stress-free homecoming for all the family. Solve all familiar and less common problems from dog training, to feeding, exercise, aggression and fearfulness. There is even advice on the latest technology such as DNA testing for genetic predisposition to illness, along with advice on all the newest diets that are becoming popular (including raw and organic), and fully updated lists of contact details for trainers and professional organisations. Packed with information, Complete Puppy & Dog Care is an essential guide for any dog owner. ...Show more