cage birds

Birds (and the narrator) teach a young boy the joys and responsibilities of having birds as pets.

Simple text and photographs show young readers how to care for a new bird; discussing choosing a breed, supplies, feeding, cleaning a cage, and signs of sickness.

Provides information on keeping birds as pets, including how to choose and care for a bird.

Provides information about the physical and psychological needs of pet birds, as well as about how to choose and care for them as pets.

Told from a cockatiel's point of view, this book presents detailed information on birds' bodies; how their special bones, air sacs, muscles, and feathers make flying possible; and how they can sleep without falling off branches.

Provides information about the origins and life cycle of birds, introduces different bird species, and offers advice on how to choose and care for a pet bird, covering housing, food, and health concerns.

Text and acompanying photographs explain to young animal owners how to take care of their pets and be responsible pet owners.

Simple text and photographs present the features and care of birds that can be kept as pets.

Presents information on the habitat, physical characteristics, habits, and diet of parrots, cockatoos, and other large birds frequently kept as pets.