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Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual
by Hartmut Wilke, Uwe Anders (Photographer), Gyorgy Jankovics (Illustrator)
Paperback - 64 pages 1st edition (April 15, 2000)

This inexpensive book is informative and enjoyable.
Reviewer: Tyler M.

"An illustration is worth a thousand words and the combination of pictures, illustrations and practical knowledge makes this an excellent book for both the new pet owner and serious hobbyists. I recommend books to new pet owners on a regular basis at our web site. Hartmut Wilke's books are among our favorite suggested references for general care. This book is no exception." 


Turtles : Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, and Behavior (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

Turtles : How to Take Care of Them and Understand Them by Hartmut Wilke

"This book is our favorite, although a few years old the illustrations make the book. Great mixture of photographs, illustrations and content.  It is a great starter book enjoyed even by experienced hobbyists." - Tyler M



Turtles and Tortoises : Caring for Them, Feeding Them, Understanding Them (Family Pet Series)

Hartmut Wilke, M. Heimter; Hardcover
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"This book is the newest version of Wilke's work which has splendid photographs and goes well beyond the above mentioned book, but sadly the illustrations are not as powerful or as plentiful as his previous book.. This would have been the Perfect starter book had the illustrations been of the caliber of his last book. I was surprised that the Sulcata tortoise was not really mentioned in this book but none the less, Turtle Times recommends this as the must have starter book" - Tyler M.

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Turtles and Tortoises : Everything About Selection,
Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Behavior
(Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

Richard D. Bartlett, et al; Paperback
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Turtles and Tortoises (Palika).  by Liz Palika published 1998

"We really enjoyed this book. There is a lot of quality information in a down-to-earth style. Sadly the illustrations were primarily limited to cartoon turtles and limited photographs. We also would of liked turtle sizes included for each species listed. It's an excellent book worth the small price - for both the new pet owner to the serious hobbyist." - Tyler M. 

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The Turtle: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet by Lenny Flank published 1997 


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The Tortoise and Turtle Feeding Manual by A. C. Highfield


The Essential Turtle
by Steve Grenard (Editor)

Paperback - 96 pages (October 1999)

Turtles As a Hobby by William Mara published 1994  

Turtles as a New Pet by A David published 1990  

Turtles by Mervin Roberts published 1989  

Turtles for Home and Garden by Willy Jocher published 1995  

Turtles Today: A Complete and Up To Date Guide by John Coburn published 1997  

The Turtle (Animal World) - Yvette Metral, Charlotte Knox (Illustrator) / Library Binding / Published 1983  

Step by Step Book About Turtles by Johannes Jahn published 1990  



The Proper Care of Turtles by John Coburn published 1994  



A World of Turtles : A Literary Celebration - Gregory McNamee (Editor), Luis Alberto Urrea (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1997  


The Year of the Turtle: A Natural History by David Carroll published 1996  

Turtles: Keeping and Breeding Them in Captivity
by John Coburn published 1997  


The World of Turtles and Tortoises by John Lehrer published 1996  

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