Exotic Pets (Before They Were Pets) [Library Binding]

John Zeaman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1999 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Before They Were Pets

Discusses the practice which people throughout history and around the world have had for choosing pets from among an enormous variety of wild animals.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5In spite of the title, this is not an alphabetical gallery; instead, it is a compilation of facts and anecdotes about the wide variety of animals that people keep as pets. The author cautions readers that not every effort to tame a wild creature is successful and not every animal makes a good pet. He distinguishes between those that are truly tame and those that are only captives and discusses the reasons people choose to have animal companions. Readers are introduced to snakes, hedgehogs, alligators, moose, mountain lions, tarantulas, praying mantises, and monkeys. Captions in bold print, color accents, clear photos, and a good use of white space make for an appealing package. Illustrations in the borders introduce interesting tidbits every few pages. Highlighted words appear in the glossary. Readers looking for information on the zebra fish mentioned in the subtitle will be disappointed but others will find this brief overview informative and attractive.Carol Kolb Phillips, The Library, East Brunswick, NJ
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531203522
• ISBN-13: 978-0531203521
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,662,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Zeaman is an author and freelance art critic. He has been reviewing the major New York City museum shows for 25 years and has won numerous national and regional awards for his work. His reviews currently appear in two New Jersey newspapers, The Record of Bergen County and the Star-Ledger of Newark. He also writes a column for Design NJ magazine. While on staff at The Record, he conceived and wrote a column called "World by Design," on the aesthetics of the everyday world. It was thrice honored by the Manhattan-based Society of Silurians, the nation's oldest press club. He and his wife, Janet Chatfield, live in Leonia, New Jersey with two slightly scruffy standard poodles. They have two grown children.

Customer Reviews

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2.0 out of 5 stars A single book, May 5, 2002

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Tiziano santos Morin (Mexico/ Satélite, Mexico. Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exotic Pets (Before They Were Pets) (Library Binding)

Although this book has only 64 pages, I thought that this book had more information about many exotic animals. However,this book is very single with a short information (Because it has big letters , it has less information that I expected) and I think It should cost less.
It has color photos,some of them good, but however the information and photos are few.

2.0 out of 5 stars A very single book, May 5, 2002

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Tiziano santos Morin (Mexico/ Satélite, Mexico. Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exotic Pets (Before They Were Pets) (Library Binding)

Although this book has only 64 pages, I thought that this book had more information about many exotic animals. However,this book is very single with a short information (Because it has big letters , it has less information that I expected) and I think It should cost much less.
It has color photos,some of them good, but I insist, the information and photos are few.

2.0 out of 5 stars A very single book and expensive I think, May 5, 2002

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Tiziano santos Morin (Mexico/ Satélite, Mexico. Mexico) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Exotic Pets (Before They Were Pets) (Library Binding)

Although this book has only 64 pages, I thought that this book had more information about many exotic animals. But not!, this book is very single with a short information (wroten with big words.Therefore, it has less information that I expected) and I think it is expensive. It should cost less....
It has color photos,some of them good, but I insist, the information and photos are few.