Cats and Kittens (DK Reader Level 2)

$12.99 AUD

Category: Pets

Step inside the cute world of fluffy cats and kittens in this level 2 reader. In this purr-fect book for children you'll discover all about cute cats and kittens, from tiny kittens having fun at playtime and snuggling up with mum, to delicious meals and the distinctive "meow" of your cat. There's also l ots to discover about cat breeds and reading body language, as well as clear and simple advice on how to look after this favourite family pet. Fascinating information is paired with adorable photographs of cats and kittens, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read.Cats and Kittens is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are learning to read. Helping to develop a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. DK Level 2 Readers are suitable for children reading book band books up to orange level. ...Show more

Real Food for Dogs and Cats (Revised and Updated Edition) by Clare Middle

$24.99 AUD

Category: Pets

Real Food for Dogs and Cats is for every pet lover who wants to ensure their cat or dog has the best chance of a long and healthy life. We know that a balanced diet is important for our own long-term health and it's the same for our pets. This no-nonsense guide to natural and balanced pet nutrition has simple, practical and effective ways to keep pets in top condition. ...Show more

Dogography by Maree Coote

$29.99 AUD

Category: Pets

How do you spell DOG? In this brand new collection of typographic doggy delights this award winning illustrator show you a whole new way to spell your best friend. Each picture is created using only the letters that spell each dog's name, and is partnered with a brief, amusing verse. The exact fonts use d are provided in a key on each page to help readers find all the letter shapes and that spell each dog. Includes Teachers' Notes. ...Show more

Do You Love Dogs? by Clair Hume

$16.99 AUD

Category: Pets

Do dogs dream? Does tail-wagging always show that a dog is happy? Is a pug really related to a wolf? Can a dog be trained to ride a horse? For thousands of years, dogs have been our best friends. They've kept us company, entertained us and even saved our lives. I n this fun and fascinating book, Clair Hume (with the help of her dog, Dave) explores all sorts of remarkable facts and stories about dogs. Do You Love Dogs? will help you understand more about the wonderful world of our canine companions. You'll probably end up looking at them in a completely different way! 'The way Clair (and Dave) share the world of dogs is truly awesome. This book is a delight - the perfect read for dog lovers of all ages.' Vickie Davy, Director of PetRescue. Ten per cent of the author's royalties for this book will be donated to PetRescue. ...Show more

Why Do Cats Meow? Curious Questions about Your Favorite Pets by Lily Snowden-Fine; Nick Crumpton

$24.99 AUD

Category: Pets

In this new addition to the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series, children will learn everything they've always wanted to know about their cats. This book answers questions like, "How long have people kept cats?," "Why do cats like scratching chairs?," "What does 'meow' mean?," and "Do cats have nine lives?" Combining mythological stories--such as how the superstitions surrounding black cats originated and the prominent role cats played in ancient Egyptian worship--with zoological information, Why Do Cats Meow? is a fun, unique reading experience. Children will learn how best to care for their own pet and come to understand why humans and cats have such a special relationship. ...Show more

Amazing Dogs with Amazing Jobs (Junior Edition) by Laura Greaves

$14.99 AUD

Category: Pets

In this book, you'll find all kinds of dogs- fast dogs, heroic dogs, therapy dogs, stunt dogs and ecowarrior dogs and many more. Find out how Bailey the border collie became the Assistant Director of Seagulls at the Australian Maritime Museum, or what Caesar, the footy mascot for the Western Bulldogs, d oes in day during footy season. Discover how Chloe, the canine actor, became a star and why Oscar, the Rock Dog is so musical. From saving lives to spotting dolphins, helping wildlife and being social media superstars - these canines can do it all. ...Show more

First Time Chicken Keeping - An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Chickens by Andy Schneider

$29.99 AUD

Category: Pets | Series: First Time Ser.

Filled with down-to-earth, common-sense advice, this absolute beginner's guide for first-time chicken keepers teaches you everything you want and need to know about raising a backyard flock. Keeping backyard chickens can be fun and simple, even if you have limited backyard space. To get started keeping backyard poultry, you'll learn: The benefits of a backyard chicken flock The art of incubation Living with brooding hens Setting up coops and runs Proper poultry nutrition Understanding your chickens' health and wellness This fun, comprehensive guide is a perfect fit for your busy lifestyle Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner. ...Show more

Inside Out Horse - The Inside Story on the Animal That's Born to Run! by David George Gordon

$19.99 AUD

Category: Pets | Series: Inside Out Ser.

This fascinating look at horses includes a die-cut model that reveals how these beloved creatures live, layer by layer!

Insect (DK Eyewitness)

$14.99 AUD

Category: Pets | Series: DK Eyewitness

Bees, beetles, bugs, butterflies and more - love them or hate them insects are everywhere. Discover the different varieties, body-structure, life cycles, and behaviour - from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees with DK Eyewitness Insects.Find out what the earliest insects looke d like, how insects fly, and what a wasp's-eye-view looks like. Learn how insects, often seen as pests by humans, perform a vital role as pollinators of food crops.With incredible photographs including dueling stag beetles locked in combat, a wasps' nest under construction, and an adult damselfly emerging from its old skin children will be fascinated by this world of creepy crawlies. Includes a fact-filled wall chart perfect for bedrooms or classrooms. ...Show more

This Chicken Life: Stories of Chickens and the Australians Who Love Them by Fiona Scott-Norman

$32.99 AUD

Category: Pets

This Chicken Life is a heart-warming and playful celebration of chickens and the Australians who love them. Striking photography and inspiring stories show the diversity and eccentricity of Australians who adore their chickens. You'll meet Jareth Bullivant, an animal liberationist who takes his rescue c hickens to the beach; Nik Round, an advertising executive who is focused on saving a heritage breed; Summer Farrelly, a 12-year-old with autism, who connects with the world through her chooks and has started a chicken therapy program; and Holly Snowflake, a comedian who performed her show, Crazy Chicken Nerd, with her silkie bantams. There are also essays on all-important topics, such as how to name your chook, the pecking order and chicken maths. This Chicken Life unpacks an obsession and a love affair. Chickens and humans, heart to heart, face to beak. This is no fad, it's a way of life.   ...Show more

Little Loves: New Zealand Children and Their Favourite Animals by Rachael Hale McKenna

$5.00 AUD

$19.99 (74% off)

Category: Pets

Every child loves their pet, and this beautiful book portrays the special connections between children and their chosen animals...Rachael Hale McKenna.s stunning photographs catch the joy and delight that exist between children and animals. Taken on location right throughout New Zealand, these gorgeous images show off the amazing New Zealand landscape, whether it be coast, country or city...There are many cute and funny stories about the children's relationships with their favourite animals. Some are also deeply moving. There are children living on remote farms, in small towns, by the beach, in big cities and yet they all have in common their love for their special pets. And the animals love them right back, some of them providing incredible support to children who are chronically ill or disabled...As well as kittens and puppies there are all sorts of pets such as horses, rabbits, lambs, calves, goats, pigs, chickens and even eels!.. ...Show more

First Time Beekeeping - An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Beekeeping by Kim Flottum

$29.99 AUD

Category: Pets | Series: First Time Ser.

First Time Beekeeping is an absolute beginners guide to keeping bees with ease and success.