Gilbert, Miriam.
Starting An Aquarium
. Maplewood: G.S. Hammond & Co., 1961. Foreword by William Hillcourt, author of the Boy Scout Handbook. Very informative and practical.
Headstrom, Birger Richard.
Frogs, Toads and Salamanders as Pets
. New York: Ives Washburn, 1972. Everything you ever wanted to know about amphibians as residents of your terrarium.
Hoke, John.
Terrariums
. New York: Franklin Watts Inc., 1972. Good comprehensive overview of terrariums. Well organized for understanding ecosystems.
Kramer, Jack.
Gardens Under Glass
. New York: 1969. This book gives detailed instructions for beginners.
Lewis, Glen.
Terrariums; The World of Nature Under Glass
. Waukesha: Outdoor World, 1973. The author provides photos and drawings to illustrate a wide range of terrariums.
Mayland, Hans J.
The Complete Home Aquarium
. New York: Grosset & Dunlap 1976. This book is a bit technical but the chapter about plants is very useful and well illustrated.
Morgan, Alfred.
Aquarium Book for Boys and Girls
. 1959. One of a series by the author, this is a very clear guide to aquarium keeping.