Julie Mancini: 8 books

Macaws are exuberant and vibrantly colored members of the parrot family. These intelligent and social birds are generally quite active and love to have plenty of toys to play with. This in-depth guide discusses the nine species of macaws available in the pet trade, as well as various hybrids. Both the...

The guinea pig is a unique and endearing small animal with an intriguing history. This book is a practical resource to help the new owner develop the best care for his or her cuddly docile pet.

Lovebirds are small, stout parrots with a curious and good-natured disposition. Written by an expert on lovebirds, this comprehensive book covers species characteristics and offers advice on how to look after these beautiful birds. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

Over half a million US households own pet rats or mice, with both children and adults responsible for taking care of these adorable pets. Rats features all newly authored text by an expert on rodents and provides concise yet complete coverage of subjects such as selection, characteristics, feeding, housing,...

In this updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior, you’ll learn why your bird does strange things and discover positive techniques for modifying those behaviors. You'll get information on training and caring for your bird, normal behavior, and species-specific behavior. Don’t let...

Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! With a chirpy "voice" and quirky personality, the cockatiel is the most popular companion...

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Whoever coined the term "birdbrained" wasn't familiar with parakeets. They're smart as well as funny and entertaining....

Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Outgoing, cheerful, inquisitive little acrobats, conures are entertaining companion birds. They're...