Barbara Somervillová je profesionální spisovatelka, která více než dvacet let působila jako redaktorka časopisů, novinářka a autorka reklamních textů. Její rozsáhlé zkušenosti v médiích formovaly její jedinečný vypravěčský styl a bystré postřehy. Somervillová se zaměřuje na pronikání do složitosti lidské zkušenosti a přináší svým čtenářům poutavé a myšlenkově podnětné příběhy.
Furry, cuddly, and bursting with energy, ferrets can be a handful for inexperienced owners. Learn how to start effective training at any time, whether you adopt an adult ferret or purchase a baby kit.
Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of history's greatest civilizations. This book details the history of the Mayan people, from the settlement of their earliest villages and farms to their demise at the hands of the Spanish in the 16th century. Readers (Grades 6-9) will discover how Mayan culture grew and developed over time and how these remarkable people continue to influence the world today.
New pet owners and animal hobbyists alike will rejoice at this comprehensive training book for caged pets! Training Your Pet Rat provides advice on housing, caring for, and training your rat. Fascinating and intelligent, rats can be bred selectively and kept as pets. Training Your Pet Rat is part of the B.E.S. Training Your Pet series and provides advice on pet behavior, tips on hassle-free travel, and suggested games to teach your pet. Topics specific to rat care Ready for even more pets? All of the books in the B.E.S. Training Your Pet series cover a wide range of cute pets with high quality, full-color photos.