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1. Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins: Survivors in Armor by Ronald Orenstein | |
Hardcover: 304
Pages
(2001-10-06)
list price: US$45.00 -- used & new: US$31.57 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 155209605X Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description Turtles, almost alone among reptiles, have earned both human interest and affection. Our fascination with turtles, though, has not helped them much. Sought after for food, as pets, and for tortoiseshell, their habitats under attack on land and sea, turtle populations are in decline around the world. Understanding turtles is not only interesting, but also important. Turtles, tortoises, and terrapins have been on earth since the Triassic Period, approximately 200 million years ago. Their exact origins are uncertain, though - it is still unclear from which group of reptiles turtles sprang. Although the earliest fossils are clearly turtles, their anatomy has changed dramatically over time. In addition, turtle species vary greatly in such basic characteristics as anatomy and habitat preferences. Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins surveys the myriad of turtle anatomy, habitat, and life cycles throughout the ages. Human activities on the land and at sea pose the greatest threat that turtles have faced in the last 200 million years. The battle to save turtles goes on, and this book provides an important voice in turtle ecology. Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins is the perfect resource for anyone interested in all facets of these amazing and diverse reptiles. Contents include: Customer Reviews (5)
A Good Overview of Biology and Evolution of Turtles
THE BOOK on Turtles
Perfect for the Turtle Lover
Great book for Tortoise Owners Like Myself!
Best General Book on the Subject- Must Have |
2. Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies by Liz Palika | |
Paperback: 320
Pages
(2001-03-15)
list price: US$21.99 -- used & new: US$4.49 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0764553135 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Not Worth Money
even as a novice I find many mistakes
Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies
Great beginners book.
Not worth the money The book focuses an insane amount on the large, expensive (often over 1,000US), rare-in-captivity tortises like the Galapagos and aldabra tortise, which are exactly what the novice keeper wont' likely be buying. The common, affordable, and easier to keep turtles and tortises are given short shrift in this book. They may get a line or two, but that's about it. |
3. Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles by A. C. Highfield | |
Paperback: 295
Pages
(1996-05-01)
list price: US$49.95 -- used & new: US$109.70 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1873943067 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Very Informative book
Outstanding reference source for turtle keepers everywhere
Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and |
4. Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles | |
Hardcover: 600
Pages
(2010-07-13)
list price: US$369.99 -- used & new: US$295.99 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1405108894 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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turtle and tortoise TOME!
The new gold standard in chelonian veterinary science |
5. Tortoise Trust Guide to Tortoises and Turtles by A. C. Highfield | |
Paperback: 60
Pages
(1994-01-10)
list price: US$19.95 Isbn: 1873943016 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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6. Turtles and Tortoises by Vincenzo Ferri | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(2002-03-02)
list price: US$24.95 -- used & new: US$8.99 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1552096319 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description This guidebook describes in detail the appearance and behavior of 190 land, marine and freshwater species of turtle. The concise, informative text is supplemented by a wealth of drawings and photographs which show the individual forms, patterns, coloration and habitat adaptation of each turtle. This handy guidebook will prove invaluable to the student, naturalist and anyone interested in this fascinating creature. Each species of turtle is covered in detail - name, species, habitat, food, range, and a thorough description are provided for each entry. 190 species are covered and illustrated with 400 color photographs and 250 drawings and charts to provide a unique look at turtles and tortoises. An ideal book for anyone interested in marine life, it provides up-to-date information, clear color photographs in a handy format for use in the field or at a desk. Readers who need essential facts quickly will be pleased with the orderly presentation of information, the completeness of the entries and the accuracy of the information. The color photographs help in identifying species as well as providing a visual reference for the information presented. Customer Reviews (6)
Great Book!!!
A VERY USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE LITTLE BOOK!
Fantastic Turtle Text
Awesome Photo Album & Quick Reference I would have given it five stars but I dropped a star because I desire more content when I purchase a book.As a supplement reference guide and a photo album this book is SUPERB but if you are seeking hard core information and/or more details on a specific species, I have to recommend supplementing this purchase with either Russ Gurley's "Keeping and Breeding Freshwater Turtles", Peter Pritchard's "encyclopedia of Turtles" or "Turtles of the United States and Canada" providing you have not already found a book dedicated to the species you are wanting to expand your knowledge on.
Wonderful book |
7. Desert Tortoises (Library of Turtles and Tortoises) by Christopher Blomquist | |
Library Binding: 24
Pages
(2004-01)
list price: US$21.25 -- used & new: US$21.25 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0823967395 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
8. Turtles and Tortoises (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by R.D. Bartlett, Patricia P. Bartlett | |
Paperback: 112
Pages
(2006-09-01)
list price: US$8.99 -- used & new: US$0.89 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0764134000 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Enjoyed it
Interesting and new to me
Great resource for the new turtle owner
Good book with general information
Inexpensive & Invaluable |
9. Turtles & Tortoises (Beginning Vivarium Systems) by Russ Case | |
Paperback: 128
Pages
(2007-05-15)
list price: US$9.95 -- used & new: US$4.67 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1882770935 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Great book for newcomers to turtles & tortoises
Great book for beginning turtle owners
Turtles & Tortoises
The Perfect Turtle and Tortoise Book for Kids
everything I ever wanted to know |
10. Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual by Hartmut Wilke | |
Paperback: 64
Pages
(2000-04-15)
list price: US$8.99 -- used & new: US$0.50 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0764111817 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Some good and some very bad information. However, there is some very bad information included.As anexample, increasing the humidity for a Star Tortoise.This advice will secure large vet bills for you from the respiratory issues your Star will certainly develop.Another is keepng your tortoise in a glass aquarium or glass sided enclosure. I doubt the auther has any real-life experience with many of the tortoise species he mentions in this book.If he did, most will be quite ill or no longer with us.
Attractive However, you cannot find detail information in this book because it gives general information only. Actually, if you already feed your tortoise more than half year, then this book is not suitable to you.
Good for beginner However, you cannot find detail information in this book because it gives general information only. Actually, if you already feed your tortoise more than half year, then this book is not suitable to you.
A turtle book apparently by a turtle enthusiast
This inexpensive book is informative and enjoyable. I recommend books to new petowners on a regular basis at our web site. Hartmut Wilke's books are amoungour favorite suggested references for general care. This book is noexception. ... Read more |
11. Turtles and Tortoises by Hartmut Wilke | |
Paperback: 128
Pages
(2002-07)
list price: US$9.99 -- used & new: US$7.75 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0764124242 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Great! Excellent General Care Book. Fun Photos |
12. Gopher Tortoises (The Library of Turtles and Tortoises) by Christopher Blomquist | |
Library Binding: 24
Pages
(2004-08)
list price: US$21.25 -- used & new: US$15.11 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0823967409 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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13. Snapping Turtles (The Library of Turtles and Tortoises) by Christopher Blomquist | |
Library Binding: 24
Pages
(2004-08)
list price: US$21.25 -- used & new: US$21.25 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0823967360 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
14. The Tortoise and Turtle Feeding Manual by A. C. Highfield | |
Paperback: 52
Pages
(2000-07-04)
list price: US$8.95 -- used & new: US$53.74 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1873943237 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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15. Reptiles of the world;: The crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles and tortoises of the eastern and western hemispheres, by Raymond Lee Ditmars | |
Hardcover: 321
Pages
(1946)
Asin: B0007FNRG2 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
16. The reptiles of North America;: A review of the crocodilians, lizard, snakes, turtles and tortoises inhabiting the United States and northern Mexico by Raymond Lee Ditmars | |
Hardcover: 476
Pages
(1949)
Asin: B0007GYYSG Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
17. Turtles & Tortoises of the World (Of the World Series) by David Alderton | |
Hardcover: 191
Pages
(2003-04)
list price: US$35.00 -- used & new: US$27.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0816052158 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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This book would be your first book to the world of turtles.
Scientifically-Oriented and Comprehensive but Lacking As aresident of Florida and an avid scuba diver, I was extremely disappointedto discover that there were no photos of the four most common marineturtles found here.I had hoped for, and sorely needed, photos of eachalong with some kind of guide on how to distinguish between them.In thisregard, this book falls woefully short.There are, however, plenty ofphotos of hard-to-find, freshwater turtles from remote places on the globethat practically no one will ever see.At least the book didn't cost much! ... Read more |
18. Complete Idiot's Guide to Turtles & Tortoises (The Complete Idiot's Guide) by Palika | |
Paperback: 352
Pages
(1997-11-30)
list price: US$16.95 -- used & new: US$59.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0876051433 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description You're no idiot, of course, but there's much more to turtle and tortoise care than just a plastic bowl and a sprinkle of food flakes.Turtles and tortoises walked with the dinosaurs, but it's not always easy for them to live with us.Each species has its own complex needs, from the right environment and the right food to the right temperature and humidity.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Turtles & Tortoises is full of comprehensive information on every aspect of turtle and tortoise care, presented in an easily accessible, quick, fun format, with care tips, pitfalls to avoid, and interesting facts.In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get: Customer Reviews (11)
Finally something we all can read.
Great book!
Great advice for the keeper of a happy & healthy turtle
It is a useful source of info for tort lovers.
this is a great book! |
19. Asian turtle trade: Proceedings of a Workshop on Conservation and Trade of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises in Asia--Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1-4 December 1999 (Chelonian research monographs) | |
Unknown Binding: 164
Pages
(2000)
Isbn: 0965354032 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
20. Veterinary Management of Tortoises and Turtles by Stuart McArthur | |
Paperback: 176
Pages
(1996-04-18)
list price: US$69.99 Isbn: 0632040599 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description The book is illustrated throughout with numerous tables, line drawings and colour plates. |
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