Stars: ***** Children’s Non-Fiction 160 pages Tundra Books – Sept 2003 I received a copy of this book for review from Tundra Books. This book is aimed at ages 10 and up however it’s got so much information that it would work as adult non-fiction too! I loved it! I enjoy reading books about dogs… Read More »
Little Lions, Bull Baiter & Hunting Hounds by Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson
September 30, 2008 by ·
Stars: **** Subtitle: A History of Dog Breeds I received this book for review from Tundra Books. I’m also counting it towards the Non-Fiction Five, What an Animal challenge and What’s in a Name Challenge (animal). Anyone who really knows me, knows I love dogs. So when I saw this book I couldn’t pass up… Read More »
Nibbles and Me by Elizabeth Taylor
September 10, 2008 by ·
Stars: **** This book was read for the Non-Fiction Five, Well-Rounded and In Their Shoes challenge. Summary: In 1946, Elizabeth Taylor – then fourteen and a major start at MGM – published a book about her pet chipmunk, Nibbles. With wit, charm and remarkable skill, she related the adventures and mishaps of her high-spirited friend.… Read More »
Mosquito
August 24, 2008 by ·
A book review of Mosquito: A Natural History of Our Most Persistent and Deadly Foe by Andrew Spielman, Sc. D. and Michael D’Antonio Stars: ***** Hyperion (2001)Science256 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: From a world-renowned expert on mosquitoes and a prize-winning reporter comes a fascinating work of popular science — a comprehensive… Read More »
The Ultimate Aquarium: A definitive Guide to Identifying and Keeping Freshwater and Marine Fishes by Mary Bailey and Gina Sandford
June 10, 2008 by ·
Stars: ***** This truly is the ultimate guide to keeping a freshwater aquarium. Everything is covered, from set-up to upkeep as well as information on all the major groups of freshwater fish. For example under Tetras, it is subcategorized for South American Tetras and African Tetras and then some of the more common types of… Read More »
Super Crocs & Monster Wings: Modern Animals’ Ancient Past by Claire Eamer
June 3, 2008 by ·
Stars: ***** I received this book for review from Annick Press. Although it’s not by the same author, it’s similar to Cheetah Cubs and Beetle Grubs and Naturally Wild Musicians. This book shows us the past and ancient past of six modern animals: Dragonflies, Crocodiles, Camels, Sloths, Armadillos and Beavers. It covers the first known… Read More »
The Natural Aquarium Handbook by Ines Scheurmann
May 17, 2008 by ·
Stars: *** I picked this book up from the library because we’ve recently acquired fish and I wanted to read up on it. Unfortunately I should have read the book BEFORE I got fish, which is what I had planned to do, however hubby is spontaneous and can’t resist spending money for something he wants.… Read More »
