There are so many good books out there to learn about animals and all sorts of animal-related topics. Some books are updated, so I would always double-check check the book I have listed is the most up-to-date. I also recommend not buying books first-...
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All animal care
Birds
Cats
Chickens
Cattle
Book sellers
These are some of the most ethical places you can shop. I also highly suggest checking out your local libraries since most have book sales, be it 24/7 or dates. It's always a great way to get deals on books, and plus it supports your community.
They buy & sell new and old books along with other forms of media like CD's. This is my go to place to get books since it's always such a steal and they have a rewards program that is amazing
ThriftBooks
They are an easy way to support small bookstores if you have zero access to them since every purchase part of it gets donated to support independent bookstores
Bookshop.org
Great place to buy secondhand books, they have great deals
World of Books
They sell both new and used books, every book bought by them is used to donate towards literacy and education programmes around the world
Better World Books
Platform for independent bookstores to sell used books, great for those in the UK looking for a place to support independent and buy second-hand
Biblio
They have tons of eBooks fiction, nonfiction, and even textbooks.
eBooks.com
They have physical used bookstores in the UK but you can also buy online
Oxfam Online Shop
They have audiobooks for exrenlty good prices, highly suggest
Xigxag
They are great for those looking for secondhand books that ship worldwide
Awesome Books
This is great for those who want to get the most out of their library card, I love using Libby alongside my local libraires
Libby
Well known for selling books, but they also sell other media and products. I love that they almost always have an ebook version to help save money and supply waste.
Barnes & Noble
All animal care
Knowing first aid can be very helpful to keeping your pet alive and healthy
Great for learning about being prepared for all kinds of things with all kinds of animals
The Pet Safety Crusader's My Pet & Me Guide to Pet Disaster PAWparedness - Pet Safety Crusader
Pet Safety Crusader makes a variety of books on pet health and first aid. I have linked most of their books per animal but I suggest checking out their whole page to see what other books may apply to you.
The Pet Safety Bible
Great book for helping owners understanding their pet's health
Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners, 2nd Ed
Spaulding have great books for helping animal owners understand their pet's health
Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary
Wonderful option from Wiley, the only thing I suggest is double-checking what they provide as proper care since I have the third edition and it's quite dated but I hope the newest eddition is much better
Animal Biology and Care, 4th Edition
Birds
Birds can make great pets but they do require very special care, so some of these books are about that, I have also included just some fun ones as well.
This is a very cute books about all the interesting birds of the world
Feathered Freaks: A Compendium of the World's Weirdest Birds|Hardcover
I got this book and use it for all the bird breeds it includes since about half of the book is just about that. The actual care making an aviary is lacking. so if you can find it secondhand for cheap it's worth just having a illustrated list of birds
Ultimate Encyclopedia of Caged & Aviary Birds
Barron's make good books on pets, make sure to have the newest publication.
The Conure Handbook|eBook
Great option for information on all birds
Birds For Dummies|Paperback
Great option for parrots
Parrots For Dummies|Paperback
Great option for finch care
Finches For Dummies|Paperback
Great book for parakeets/budgies
Parakeets For Dummies|Paperback
Great for those who want to learn about bird first aid
BASIC BIRD FIRST AID - Pet Safety Crusader
Cats
You might not have seen many books made about cats but there definitely are a ton out there and here are my most recommended ones
He has four books which all can be super helpful for learning about cats also he makes totally free videos on Youtube and other social media platforms as well
Jackson Galaxy's books
Great for those who are getting a cat for the first time or just wanting to better thier care and know a little more since cat care often has more myths than dogs
Cats for Dummies|Paperback
Great option for those who are having a kitty/kitten for the first time
Kittens For Dummies|Paperback
Super helpful for learning about cats
The Complete Cat Book: Cutts, Paddy:
Great book for covering a wide collection of information on cats
The New Encyclopedia of The Cat
Great option for those who want to learn about Noth Amrican cat breeds
Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds by J. Anne Helgren | eBook
A very cute book
Dewey
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
I have this book and have learned so much from it. This book covers dog and cat health mainly with a few tips and tricks here and there with other animals
National Geographic Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian's Approach to At-Home Animal Care|Paperback
Great book for learning proper CPR
Pet First Aid & CPR Quick Reference - Pet Safety Crusader
Great for those who want to learn how to make your cat's life the safest
The Cat Safety Bible – Pet Safety Crusader
Chickens
Great for those who want some ideas for coop building
Building Chicken Coops: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-224|eBook
Great for those who need a little help building
Building Chicken Coops For Dummies|Paperback
Super good book for those getting into chicken keeping
Raising Chickens For Dummies
Great for those who want to raise chickens in this way
Gardening with Free-Range Chickens For Dummies|Paperback
Can be very helpful alongside other books
Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens
This is great for those who want chickens but don't live in a rural area
A Chicken in Every Yard: The Urban Farm Store's Guide to Chicken Keeping
Great book for new chicken owners
The New Rules of the Roost
This is a great book for learning about eggs and learning about chicken breeds to make sure you get what you want out of them. The only place that I can find that doesn't sell just the Ebook is thriftbooks. You can get the Ebook at most other book se...
Chicken & Egg: An egg-centric guide by Andy Cawthray
This is a book reccomed by the APA for new chicken owners since it covers many topics
Living with Chickens
This is a great option for those who want to learn about chicken behavior it's not the most in depth book but can be great for those who are getting into chickens or those who just want a fun read about chickens
How to Speak Chicken: Why Your Chickens Do What They Do & Say What They Say|Paperback
This book is great for those getting into chickens also for those who may already know the care but want to learn about how to care for your flock's health in a more natural way, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take the benefits of modern medicin...
Let's All Keep Chickens!: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Natural Practices for Healthier Birds and a Happier World|Paperback
Grreat book for those who want to learn how to care for chickens
The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to Keeping Chickens, Revised: Everything you need to know. . . and didn't know you needed to know about backyard and urban chickens|eBook
Chickens can be great for helping you go zero waste and this book can help you even make your chicken's care zero waste as well
The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to Zero-Waste Chicken Keeping: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle|eBook
I love how science based book this is, they aren't simple fact or fiction it's actually very helpful knowledge to know for keeping chickens
Chicken Fact or Chicken Poop: The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to the facts and fictions you need to know to keep your flock healthy and happy|eBook
I love this book for learning about chicken hisotry since I often find it lacking in other books
Fowl Play: A History of the Chicken from Dinosaur to Dinner Plate|Paperback
Great for those who want a visual approach to chicken keeping
The Chicken Encyclopedia: An Illustrated Reference|Paperback
Good book for those getting into learning about chicken keeping
Chickens in Your Backyard, Newly Revised and Updated: A Beginner's Guide|Paperback
Great book on health, this author has written so many books about chickens it can pair well with their other books and any other chicken book too
The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition: A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease|Paperback
Great book for chicken owners as it covers so much and has tons of diagrams and other visual explanations
Chicken Health For Dummies by Gauthier & Ludlow
Cattle
Cattle can be great pets but there's not a whole lot of books made for it so I have listed what books give good information on cattle so you just don't have to use all of the information given
Can be great for learning abotu health and proper handling along with a bit about meat cow breeds
Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle,=
This book covers some information on cattle so it can be great for those who own more than one type of livestock I would not suggest using it as your only resources since there books just on cattle that will give you the in depth knowledge you need t...
Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock
Temple Grandin is an icon when it comes to humane treatment of farming animals. Without her knowledge the farm world be nothing like it's today. This book is great for anyone who plans to or currently handles farm animals while also showing off other...
Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals: Safe, Humane Livestock Handling Practices for the Small Farm|Paperback
Great for covering cattle behavior, handling, and how to treat cattle with humanity
The Grandin Papers: Over 50 Years of Research on Animal Behavior and Welfare that Improved the Livestock Industry|Hardcover
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
I love this book for those who want simple way of learning about farm animals, it can be great to have visuals since some poeple (like me) who learn best with photos I find it a great source alongside other books since it can help you understand with...
Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life|Paperback
This is a cute little book on cow behavior it less based on science and more just stories about cow behavior
The Secret Life of Cows by Rosamund Young, Paperback
Even though this book is based on keeping animals more for production than as pets it still is great for learning about care, I find the health section amazing compared to other books
The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals: Choose the Best Breeds for Small-Space Farming, Produce Your Own Grass-Fed Meat, Gather Fresh Eggs, Collect Fresh Milk, Make Your Own Cheese, Keep Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, Pigs,|Paperback
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
This has very simple knowledge but it's great for those getting into cows and I found it a great source for learning about breeds since the watercolor drawings are so beautiful this book is UK based care but most parts of the book are applicable to o...
The Illustrated Guide to Cows: How To Choose Them - How To Keep Them|eBook
Dogs
With dogs being the most common pet there are so many books out there so it can be hard to find which ones are good and this list has some of my favorites
Very good for learning about dogs breeds
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Breeds: Hall, Derek
Great option for learning about dogs if you perfer more visual options
Legacy of the Dog: The Ultimate Illustrated
Great for learning about how dogs see the world since it can help you understand thier behavior which can help with your bond and training
Being a Dog: Your Dog's Point of View
For those fellow Wisconsinites this book is the best for helping you pick what parks are the best option for you and your dog(s)
A Dog Lover's Guide to Hiking by Danielle St Louis
I have read many books about dog hiking and this one was my favorite it gives you so much useful information
Backpacker Magazine's Hiking & Backpacking Dogs
Great for if you are getting into having dogs or haven't had a puppy before I also reccomed you read Dogs For Dummies as well
Puppies For Dummies|Paperback
Great for those who want to know how to care for dogs or even to just better thier care as well
Dogs For Dummies|Paperback
Great book for helping you learn about dog health and nutrition, but this doesn't replace a vet
Adopting Greyhounds from the racing industry is the best way to save them
Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies|Paperback
Rottweilers aren't for everyon,e but an educated owner can get a lot of of having this breed
Rottweilers For Dummies|Paperback
Great for those who want a very loud and energetic dog
Siberian Huskies For Dummies|Paperback
This books is great for those who want to learn more about animal behavior and how to help fulfill your pet's life to help prevent stess and other unwanted behavior
Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
This book covers dog and cat health mainly with a few tips and tricks here and there with other animals
0National Geographic Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happpiness
Great for learning how to keep your pet safe with knowing proper CPR
Pet First Aid & CPR Quick Reference - Pet Safety Crusader
Great for learning how to make your dog's life as safe as possible
The Dog Safety Bible - Pet Safety Crusader
Ducks
Great book for those who are starting to learn about duck care
An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks: Breeds, Feeding, Housing and Care, Eggs and Meat|Paperback
Great option for duck care
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks
Equine
Finding good equine books is hard but these are some good suggestions
She makes books about horse breeds and a few books about other horse related topics one being how selecting breeding horses has lead to the competition horses we have now
Nicola Jane Swinney
This series of books are highly recommend since they are very informative
Storey's Guide to Raising Horses
Great book for helping with horse training
Storey's Guide to Training Horses
Has a section on equine and can be helpful for those who own more than just one type of equine or for those looking for donkey care
Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock
Great option for a breed book since this series of books are well known
Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America
Can be helpful for learning about proper tack
Superior Saddle Fitting: A Step-by-Step Guide
Great intro book since it covers a ton of topics but not in super in depth
Great for those who want to get into owning horses
Horses For Dummies|Paperback
Great for making sure your horse has the best care
Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies|Paperback
The British Horse Society (BHS) has many options for books on horses but this is the most broad one I highly suggest checking out their other books since they may be very useful. For those outside of the UK you can still find these books pretty easil...
BHS Complete Manual of Horse and Stable Management
United States Pony Clubs (USPC) has three books on general horse care which can be great for not only younger readers but also for those who want to be eased into horse care. They also have other books on horse care which can be helpful for some so I...
USPC Manual Bundle
This USPC other general care book same with as the other you can find this secondhand even outside of the USA to save money
The Manual Of Horsemanship: The Official Manual Of The Pony Club|Paperback
Temple Grandin is an icon when it comes to humane treatment of farming animals. Without her knowledge the farm world be nothing like it's today. This book is great for anyone who plans to or currently handles farm animals while also showing off other...
Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals: Safe, Humane Livestock Handling Practices for the Small Farm|Paperback
This book has tons of infomation on research on animal behavior and welfare, it's a great book by Temple Grandin
The Grandin Papers: Over 50 Years of Research on Animal Behavior and Welfare that Improved the Livestock Industry|Hardcover
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
Good for any horse owners
Dr. Kellon's Guide to First Aid for Horses
She has some other books I suggest checking out too
The Perfect Horse: The Daring Rescue of Horses Kidnapped During World War II|Paperback
She has some other books I suggest checking out too
The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis|Paperback
Ferrets
Great book for ferrets
Ferrets For Dummies|Paperback
Fresh water keeping
Great for learning about those pets who live in or partially in the water. Fish and other pets aren't easy you can't just put them in a water source and these books are great for showing proper care.
This is one of the books I got to learn about goats before getting them, it may be an older book but it does have a lot of good information
Pygmy Goats: Management And Veterinary Care
Temple Grandin is an icon when it comes to humane treatment of farming animals. Without her knowledge the farm world be nothing like it's today. This book is great for anyone who plans to or currently handles farm animals while also showing off other...
Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals: Safe, Humane Livestock Handling Practices for the Small Farm|Paperback
This book has tons of infomation on research on animal behavior and welfare, it's a great book by Temple Grandin
The Grandin Papers: Over 50 Years of Research on Animal Behavior and Welfare that Improved the Livestock Industry|Hardcover
Even though this book is based on keeping animals more for production than as pets it still is great for learning about care, I find the health section amazing compared to other books
The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals: Choose the Best Breeds for Small-Space Farming, Produce Your Own Grass-Fed Meat, Gather Fresh Eggs, Collect Fresh Milk, Make Your Own Cheese, Keep Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, Pigs,|Paperback
I love this book for those who want simple way of learning about farm animals, it can be great to have visuals since some poeple (like me) who learn best with photos I find it a great source alongside other books since it can help you understand with...
Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life|Paperback
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
Geckos
Great option for those who love geckos, since reptile care is constantly updating, make sure to cross-reference
Leopard Geckos For Dummies by Liz Palika I Paperback
Hamsters
Hamsters are a lot more work than people think they are
Hamsters For Dummies|Paperback
This is a great book for getting into hamster care, it covers very basic care so all ages can understand what a hamster truly needs to be happy
There aren't a ton of books about llamas but I have tried my best to find some
Great option to add to the other book
Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock
This is an older book but paried with the newer published Storey's livestock book it can teach you a lot
Storey's Guide to Raising Llamas
Temple Grandin is an icon when it comes to humane treatment of farming animals. Without her knowledge the farm world be nothing like it's today. This book is great for anyone who plans to or currently handles farm animals while also showing off other...
Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals: Safe, Humane Livestock Handling Practices for the Small Farm|Paperback
This book has tons of infomation on research on animal behavior and welfare, it's a great book by Temple Grandin
The Grandin Papers: Over 50 Years of Research on Animal Behavior and Welfare that Improved the Livestock Industry|Hardcover
Poultry
It can be hard to find books about farm animals that are for pets or at least can be used for pets, but I found and listed my favorite and most highly rated ones.
The APA has many books for those who want to get into showing chickens.
The American Poultry Association (APA)
Great for learning how to hatch and care/brood for all kinds of poultry
Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks: Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Guinea Fowl|Paperback
Even though this book is based on keeping chickens more for production than as pets it still is great for learning about chickens, I find the health section amazing compared to other books
The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals: Choose the Best Breeds for Small-Space Farming, Produce Your Own Grass-Fed Meat, Gather Fresh Eggs, Collect Fresh Milk, Make Your Own Cheese, Keep Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, Pigs,|Paperback
Great option for farm bird owners
Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry
I love this book for those who want simple way of learning about farm animals, it can be great to have visuals since some poeple (like me) who learn best with photos I find it a great source alongside other books since it can help you understand with...
Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life|Paperback
Great for learning about how to keep your poultry safe from predators since that can be so hard trying to find out what you need to look out of and how to prevent predators when you first start and even after caring for poultry for a while, you may h...
What's Killing My Chickens?: The Poultry Predator Detective Manual|Paperback
Can be very helpful for learning about what breeds are the right fit for you
Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds
This is personally one of my favorite breed books
The Concise Encyclopedia of Poultry Breeds: An Illustrated Directory of over 100 Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys, With 275 Photographs
An older edition of this was the first book I ever got on chickens and I absolutely love it and have been meaning to get an updated one since it's smaller and is full of information on breeds
Parasites, Diseases, and Disorders of Poultry: Recognizing and Treating
This has more than just poultry but it can still be fun to see the more intresting poultry out there
Feathered Freaks: A Compendium of the World's Weirdest Birds
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
Rabbits
It can be hard to find accurate and non-outdated books on these kinds of animals. But I promise they exist, and here are some of them.
It's written less in the context for keeping them as pets and more for farming but still some sections apply no matter why you are keeping rabbits like breeds and health
Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits
Great option for helping with proper rabbit care
Rabbits For Dummies|Paperback
Invertebrates
It can be so hard to find books on these kind of pets that aren't outdated so here are some that are great options
Great option since this series of books are known for being very informative
Sheep can be great pets but they take proper knowledge so they don't suffer
Very informative on sheep, a well known series as well
Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep
Great option for many kinds of animal owners
Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock
Temple Grandin is an icon when it comes to humane treatment of farming animals. Without her knowledge the farm world be nothing like it's today. This book is great for anyone who plans to or currently handles farm animals while also showing off other...
Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals: Safe, Humane Livestock Handling Practices for the Small Farm|Paperback
This book has tons of infomation on research on animal behavior and welfare, it's a great book by Temple Grandin
The Grandin Papers: Over 50 Years of Research on Animal Behavior and Welfare that Improved the Livestock Industry|Hardcover
Even though this book is based on keeping animals more for production than as pets it still is great for learning about care, I find the health section amazing compared to other books
The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals: Choose the Best Breeds for Small-Space Farming, Produce Your Own Grass-Fed Meat, Gather Fresh Eggs, Collect Fresh Milk, Make Your Own Cheese, Keep Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, Pigs,|Paperback
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
Swine
Pigs can make great pets but like with other livestock it can be hard to find good books on them so these books are great for learning about pigs you just don't need to read all of the sections
These series are great for all kinds of animals and this one is no different
Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs
Great option for owners with more than one pet
Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock
Temple Grandin is an icon when it comes to humane treatment of farming animals. Without her knowledge the farm world be nothing like it's today. This book is great for anyone who plans to or currently handles farm animals while also showing off other...
Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals: Safe, Humane Livestock Handling Practices for the Small Farm|Paperback
This book has tons of infomation on research on animal behavior and welfare, it's a great book by Temple Grandin
The Grandin Papers: Over 50 Years of Research on Animal Behavior and Welfare that Improved the Livestock Industry|Hardcover
Even though this book is based on keeping animals more for production than as pets it still is great for learning about care, I find the health section amazing compared to other books
The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals: Choose the Best Breeds for Small-Space Farming, Produce Your Own Grass-Fed Meat, Gather Fresh Eggs, Collect Fresh Milk, Make Your Own Cheese, Keep Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, Pigs,|Paperback
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
Small mammals
This book is great for those who want to learn about both information on animal science and behavioral genetics. It's a great book to bridge vet science and animal behavioral sciences.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals|Hardcover
Great for learning about most small mammals first aid
FIRST AID BASICS FOR RABBITS & POCKET PETS
Turkeys
Great for those who want turkeys
Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys
Turtles and tortoises
Reptile care can be very hard to find good sources for so these are the most highly rated ones
Both of those covers are the same book, the publishers just made a new cover but just not a new edition
Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies|Paperback
Other animal themed books
These are books that are about animals that aren't pets but can still be great for those who want to learn about animals. Even if they aren't written with pets in mind, they can help you learn about topics that can help you make a better pet owner li...
This book is great for those who want to learn about animal behavior in all kinds of animals
Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters
Great book that talks about human-animal relationships both with pets and animals that we use for other purpose
On Animals|Paperback
I found this book very cute and a good book to learn about all the fun and some chaoticness that comes with animal rescuing
Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals|Paperback
I found this book very interesting since it cover behavior other books don't, I got it while I was heavily grieving and I found comfort in it as well
The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief, and Compassion-Surprising Observations of a Hidden World|Paperback
Field guides, wildlife, birdwatching, and other nature-related animal topics
These can be great for learning about the wildlife of your area and other parts of the world. I have included both educational and some fun ones too.
She has tons of cool visual books on all kinds of animals and nature
Julia Rothman
She has written tons of books about wildlife and gardening and great for those who want to learn about both or even just one
Sally Roth
These are a great option for field guides
Peterson Field Guides
I have one for my state and love it
Adventure publishications USA state field guides
These are also a great option they have a reptiles one which isn't always easy to find in other series
Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press
These books are about wildlife and also help support wildlife conservation
Remembering Wildlife
Great for learning about birds of the whole world in a fun way
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World|Paperback
Fun book for learning about North American birds
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America|Paperback
Such a fun book of this series
A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever|Paperback
I bought this book in person and it's very fun it has a ton of photos and illustrations to help learn about wildlife
The Concise Encyclopedia of Wildlife
Reader's digest makes amazing wildlife books
Book of North American Birds: Illustrated Guide
They make such good books and this one is a good edition to learn about the birds in your backyard
National Geographic Backyard Guide to Birds, 2nd Ed
This was published in 2025 so it's very new
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds, 8th Ed
Great book for getting into bird watching
Bird Watching For Dummies|Paperback
Great book to learn about birds
National Geographic Complete Birds of N. America
I have this book and love it so much
The Birder's Handbook: Field Guide to NA Birds
Great book, they also have young reader's edition I linked in young readers
Nature's Best Hope
Great book on how wildlife often breaks our rules and how different the natural world and ours is very different
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law|Paperback
Ethics and similar topics
Great for those who want to learn more about the ethics within the animal world
Great book for learning about animal rights and welfare
Animal Liberation Now: The Definitive Classic Renewed|Paperback
This book goes over so many topics within animal welfare, this book is written by an animal welfare icon, Temple Grandin so it's full of good information and can help you learn about different parts and aspects of the animal industry and community
Are We Pushing Animals to Their Biological Limits?: Welfare and Ethical Implications|Paperback
This book has been edited by Temple Grandin so it's a great book for learning about animal welfare in many different fields and aspects
Improving Animal Welfare: A Practical Approach|Paperback
This is a great starter or simple book on animal testing, it doesn't go into too much depth but can be great for those who want to learn about it without getting too overwhelmed with things, I recommend this book as a toe in the water kinda thing not...
Animal Testing: Life-Saving Research vs. Animal Welfare|Paperback
This is another book for those who want a simple book on animal testing to help them learn about the ethics slowly without being too overwhelmed
Pros and Cons: Animal Testing|Paperback
This is the third book I suggest for those who are wanting to learn about animal testing at a simple level
Animal Testing: Issues and Ethics
Good book for those who want to learn more about cloning, hybrids, and other Bioengineering ethics
Glowing Bunnies!?: Why We're Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones|Paperback
This book was written in 2008 but I found it a good resource while I was doing a project on animal testing. Due to the date I didn't use it as a main source but it was a good read to help me understand the sides of animal testing
Biomedical Ethics by Viqi Wagner, Hardcover
This book is harder to find and is dated since it was written in 2009 but I found it helpful as a resource when I was learning about animal testing obviously you try your best to use newer books but this one I find it common at libraries so if it's o...
Animal Experimentation (At Issue: Social Issues)
This book was written in 2013 so it's newer than some options on this list and is great for covering the ethics of genetic engineering
Genetic Engineering (Global Viewpoints)
Great book for those who want to learn more about de-Extinction which I find it very important topic since there has been some recent events within de-Extinction
Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science, Ethics, and Risks of De-Extinction|Paperback
This book was written in 2006 but it can be great for those who want to learn more about cloning
A Clone of Your Own?|Hardcover
Working with animals
Great book for those who are thinking about going into vet sci and want to learn more about what it's like
So You Want to Be a Vet?: The Realities of Studying and ...
This book is great for those who want to learn about all the different jobs, it covers some about getting into the field, skills needed, and other things but I recommend this book mostly just for those who are wanting to learn about jobs less about h...
The Everything Guide to Working with Animals: From dog groomer to wildlife rescuer - tons of great jobs for animal lovers|Paperback
Plant based cooking/baking
You don't need to be vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, etc. to be a good animal owner. Still, I know plenty of people who are, or who are just looking for ways to consume less meat, often times for environmental reasons. Plus, I'm allergic to meat, so ...
This is one of my favorite books for grill and bbq meals, a lot of the recipes can be changed so you can grill them too. Not to mention I learned a ton of other things about plant based cooking as well since it included ingredients I haven't thought ...
Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill: Amazing Plant-Based Ribs, Burgers, Steaks, Kabobs and More Smoky Favorites |eBook
JL fields has made a ton of books on plant based cooking but this one is great for those looking for a meal prep
Vegan Meal Prep: Ready-to-Go Meals and Snacks for Healthy Plant-Based Eating|Paperback
Joanne Lee Molinarois is one the poeple who showed me that vegan cooking doesn't have to be plain. I love her stories and her recipes and I highly suggest this new book of hers too.
The Korean Vegan: Homemade: Recipes and Stories from My Kitchen|Hardcover
Award winning for a reason this is her other great option for cookbooks I also suggest you check out her soical media as well
The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma's Kitchen|Hardcover
They have tons of books on vegan cooking their books are the first ever books I checked out on vegan cooking since I found them in the teen section so it made me feel that it would be an easy book to get into and not too overwhelming which was true o...
Niki Webster
This is the first vegan I got and I highly suggest it for those who are getting into a more plant based lifestyle since it helps make it feel less overwhelming
My Vegan Year: The Young Person's Seasonal Guide to Going Vegan
I got this book alongside My vegan year and loved this one just as much for the same exact reasons and is great for those who want a book that helps you get into plant based eating without being overwhelming
Be More Vegan: The young person's guide to going (a bit more) plant-based!|Hardcover
Great option for those who want to try vegan recipes from all over the world, it can be hard to find recipes outside of the common ones in your area so this can be super helpful in helping you branch out with plant-based eating
Around the World Vegan Cookbook: The young persons' guide to plant-based family feasts|Hardcover
I love me a good air fyer recipe so I love this book, so many good options for those who love air fying just as much
The Vegan Air Fryer: Quick & Easy, Healthy Meals|Hardcover
Young(er) readers' fiction
These books have a wide gap of reading level and topics, so make sure you know what you are getting into before you get it. It's hard to sort these since some books can be enjoyed by such a wide gap
Breyer has tons of options for books and books sold with a horse from the book
Breyer Book and Horse Sets
She writes very good books around the equine world while also covering more serious topics including mental health
Tudor Robins
She has written tons of books on horses
Pippa Funnell
She has some amazing stories on horses and a few other animals too
Marguerite Henry
This is a great series for those who love horses or magical settings she has written other books so this listing has a link to all the books
She has written many books on horses including a series called Sigge
Lin Hallberg
They have so many books that are animal themed
I Can Read Book 2 Series
I was unable to find a link to sell them directly, but this website lists each book and what it's about to make it easier to buy them, along with places you can get them secondhand.
She has written many different series including: My Secret Unicorn, Star Friends, Best Friends Bakery, Stardust, Skating School and, most recently, Magic Keepers and Moonlight Riders
Linda Chapman
I would link the author but it's just better to look at the series listing on B&N
Ginger (Dog Diaries Series #1)|Paperback
This is a great series for those who love horses or magical settings she has written other books so this listing has a link to all the books
Riders of the Realm #1: Across the Dark Water|Paperback
I would link the author but it's just better to look at the series listing on B&N
Goodreads link for ease of finding secondhand, she also has some other horses books to check out too
Hoofbeats: Katie and the Mustang Series by Kathleen Duey
I am unable to find a link for these books firsthand so I instead linked GoodReads that has links for websites that have them along with info for each book
Ashleigh's Thoroughbred Collection Series by Joanna Campbell
Chico's Challenge: The Story of an American Quarter Horse|eBook
Black Beauty is sold by many publishing companies this one just tends to be the best priced but the are plenty other options with better covers for more
Black Beauty|Paperback
This is based on the schelich model line but you can only get it second hand so think link has some options where to get it from
EagleHorse: A Dreamlike Journey of a Horse, an Eagle and Little Red Moon, a Native American girl on the American High Plains|eBook
Young(er) readers' non-fiction
I have listed books I have read, highly rated, and also younger editions of books I have read. There are some other options in the other sections; these are just some of the ones I feel that young readers who benefit most and that older readers would...
National Geographic have some great books out there for older readers, and this series is just as great for kids
National Geographic Kids Everything Series - Everything Dogs |Paperback
She makes books on cats, dogs and horses for younger readers. They have amazing photos or illustrations to help make it more fun for readers
Nicola Jane Swinney
Great book that covers animals in media
Amazing Animal Actors
DK has come great books for younger readers to teach them not only animals but also other science topics.
Animals A Visual Encyclopedia (Dk Smithsonian)
Great, cute little book
ASK ANNA: Advice for the Furry and Forlorn|eBook
Great option for teaching kids about wildlife birds
The Little Book of Backyard Bird Songs
Great book for teaching kids about how important nature is and how we can help it, they have a non-young readers edition so you can read along as well
Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers' Edition): How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard|Paperback
Great book to teach conservation in a fun way
Conservation Canines: How Dogs Work for the Environment|Hardcover
Eye Witness book have some great options about animals
The Animal Book: Visual Encyclopedia (DK)
This a very cute book about interesting things about animals
Why Pandas Do Handstands: And Other Curious Truths About Animals|Paperback
Dr. Temple Grandin world-renowned scientist and inventor has made this book to introduce young readers to geologists, astrophysicists, oceanographers, and many other scientists
The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World|Paperback
