My Turtle and Me

by Wilke, Hartmut

• ISBN13: 9780764121142
• ISBN10: 0764121146
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

Turtles that are well cared for will generally live for a very long time andecome virtually life-long companions. Here is advice on proper housing,eeding, protection against disease and parasites, and most important -nderstanding your pet turtle. Books in this series are for inexperienced petwners, for parents whose kids would like to have a pet, and for kids whoimply want to leam more about animals that make good pets. Boys and girlsre also introduced to the golden rules of pet care, and are advised on howo create affection and trust between themselves and their pets. Severalatefold pages in each book open wide to display attractive photo essays onnimals and their care. Books feature approximately 80 full-colour,igh-quality photos and drawings.

Table of Contents

Golden Rules for Proper Care
take care
The 10 Golden Rules for Equipment	7	(2)
The 10 Golden Rules for Feeding	9	(2)
The 10 Golden Rules for Care	11	(3)
Typical Turtles
Watch it
Survivors from the Age of Dinosaurs	14	(1)
True Loners	14	(2)
Table: What Turtles Are Like	16	(1)
Finding the Right Mate	17	(1)
TIP from the BREEDER	18	(1)
Babies on the Way	18	(1)
Raising Young Turtles	19	(2)
A Keen Nose and Good Eyes	21	(1)
Turtle Behavior	22	(1)
TIP from the VETERINARIAN	23	(2)
Test: How Well Do You Know Your Turtle?	25	(3)
Building Trust From the Start
love it
TIP from the THERAPIST	28	(1)
A Turtle's Experience	28	(1)
Table: Your Turtle's Wish List	29	(1)
Children and Turtles	30	(2)
Fold-out Pages: Building Trust, Step by Step	32	(3)
Table: Compatibility Test	35	(1)
Fold-out Pages: Summer in the Fresh Air	36
Turtle Adventures
Missing	15	(5)
A Walk on the Wild Side	20	(11)
Another Close Call	31	(8)
Goliath and Glory	39	(11)
Garden Party	50	(9)
Early Morning Soccer	59
Fun and Games with Turtles
have fun
Fold-out Pages: An Adventure Playground for Turtles	42	(1)
Build an Adventure Playground	43	(4)
Test: How Is Your Turtle Doing?	47	(1)
Healthy Activity for Turtles	48	(1)
Test: How Happy Is Your Turtle?	49	(2)
Exercise for Aquatic Turtles	51	(1)
TIP from the PET STORE	51	(3)
Active and Happy in Old Age
old & happy
How Long Do Turtles Live?	54	(1)
Table: The Autumn of Life	54	(1)
The Older Turtle	55	(1)
TIP from the VETERINARIAN	56	(1)
Saying Good-bye	57	(1)
When a Turtle Loses Its Partner	58	(2)
Index	60	(2)
Addresses	62	(2)
Notebook: This Is My Turtle	64