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1) Terrific
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books For Children
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
"Terrific," says Eugene when he wins an all-expenses-paid cruise to Bermuda. "I'll probably get a really nasty sunburn." But Eugene's luck is much worse than that. His ship sinks, and he ends up stranded on a tiny island.
3) Parakeets
Author
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Tweet, tweet, parakeet! Your one-stop resource when you're ready to bring home 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...
Author
Language
English
Description
"While parrots have a historical reputation for being a pirate's best friend, in the modern-day U.S.--where birds are the nations third most popular household pet-thousands of landlubbers are in on the act! And that's not surprising--parrots are as affectionate, friendly, and fun to be with as a dog or cat. They are also relatively low-maintenance, with no rude 5 a.m. awakenings with demands for food or punishing walks. Renowned avian care and behavior...
Author
Publisher
I-5 Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
From the tiny parakeet to the giant hyacinth macaw, not all parrots place the same demands on their parents. Parakeets, conures, cockatiels, lories - the parrot family consists of the most popular pet birds, each offering keepers their unique characteristics and exotic beauty as well as their specific requirements. Bird expert and author, Carol Frishmann has written a must-have book for every parrot parent-to-be, an all-in-one guide that will remain...
Author
Publisher
Howell Book House
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
Description
My Parrot, My Friend is a straightforward book that addresses a growing need for parrot owners and their birds. When difficulties develop in the home, or a clash in avian and human natures makes for unhappy birds and angry owners, many times the sad consequence is painful termination of what could have been a long-term, joyful relationship. Happily, there is an effective remedy and it lies in a program of behavior modification. That program is fully...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can't read the words inside. So while they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English ("Dough. Masa"), and Mia learns some Spanish too, but it's still hard for Abuela to learn the words she needs to tell Mia all her stories....
18) Amazon parrots
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters Pub
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural habitat of these birds that are popular as pets because of their bright colors and ability to learn tricks.
Author
Publisher
T.F.H. Publications
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Provides information on more than 60 species of parrots, including Bourke's parakeets, budgies, cockatiels, lineolated parakeets, lovebirds, rock pebblers, parrotlets, Senegal parrots, brotogeris, conures, great-billed parrots, kakarikis, pionus, Quaker parakeets, ring-necked parakeets, African grey parrot, Amazons, caiques, cockatoos, eclectus, hawk-headed parrot, lories and lorikeets, macaws, rosellas, neophemas, and hanging parrots.
