Star Tortoises: The Natural History, Captive Care, and Breeding of Geochelone elegans

• by Jerry D. Fife
• Living Art Publishing, 2007
• a must have for any Star fancier
• color photos, 116 pages
• ISBN-10: 0978755626
• ISBN-13: 978-0978755621
• usually, this book is also available on ebay (direct link to book)

The Biology and Status of the Star Tortoise (Geochelone Elegans, Schoepff, 1795) in Sri Lanka

• by Anslem de Silva
• A.M.P. Print Shop, Sri Lanka, 2003
• mostly in black and white with some color photos
• 100 pages

Reptiles of British India

• by Albrecht Carl Günther
• VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller e.K.
• reprint Apr 2008, 540 pages
• originally published in 1864
• excellent observations of the Starred Tortoise from the early 1830's
• ISBN-10: 3836440172
• ISBN-13: 978-3836440172

Turtles: Proceedings: International Turtle & Tortoise Symposium, Vienna 2002

• by H. Artner, B. Farkas, V. Loehr
• Edition Chimaira, Mar 2006
• care articles for Indian Star (extensive), Radiated, Tent tortoises, Leopards, and many more
• 621 glossy pages, color photos
• ISBN-10: 393061278X
• ISBN-13: 978-3930612789

Tortoises: A Beginner's Guide to Tortoise Care

• by Andrew & Nadine Highfield
• TFH, Feb 2009
• informative book for all new and prospective tortoise owners
• includes the Indian Star tortoise
• color photos, 64 pages
• ISBN-10: 0793806747
• ISBN-13: 978-0793806744

Terralog: Turtles of the World, Vol 4, East and South Asia

• by Holger Vetter, Peter Paul Van Dijk
• Edition Chimaira, May 2006
• includes the Indian and Burmese Star tortoises
• 600 beautiful color photos, distribution maps, basic care info
• 160 pages
• ISBN-10: 3936027927
• ISBN-13: 978-3936027921

Popular Tortoises

• by Phillippe De Vosjoli
• Advanced Vivarium Systems, 2003
• includes a brief Indian Star tortoise care sheet, 70 pages
• mostly b/w photos
• ISBN-10: 1882770668
• ISBN-13: 978-1882770663

Pet Owner's Guide to the Tortoise

• by Simon J. Girling
• Ringpress Books, 2003
• includes Indian Star tortoise care info
• color photos, 80 pages
• ISBN-10: 1860541194
• ISBN-13: 978-1860541193

Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual

• by Hartmut Wilke
• Barrons, 2000
• includes the Indian Star tortoise
• introductory profiles of tortoises with photos, 64 pages
• ISBN-10: 0764111817
• ISBN-13: 978-0764111815

Turtles and Tortoises

• by R.D. Bartlett & Patricia Bartlett
• Barrons, 2006
• a bit about Indian Stars, 112 pages
• ISBN-10: 0764134000
• ISBN-13: 978-0764134005

Tortoises, Terrapins & Turtles of Africa

• by Bill Branch
• Struik Publishers, 2008
• several beautiful star-patterned tortoises are native to Africa
• includes Tent tortoises, Geometric tortoises, Serrated tortoises
• 128 glossy pages, color photos
• ISBN-10: 1770074635
• ISBN-13: 978-1770074637

The Southern African Tortoise Book

• by Richard C. Boycott, Ortwin Bourquin
• O. Bourquin, 2nd revised ed., 2000
• includes star-patterned Tent, Serrated, and Geometric tortoises
• 228 pages, b/w and color photos
• limited availability
• ISBN-10: 0620265361
• ISBN-13: 978-0620265362
• note: 1st edition was from 1988

Turtles of the World

• by Franck Bonin, Bernard Devaux, Alain Dupré, Peter Pritchard
• The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006
• includes the Indian Star tortoise, Burmese Star, Radiated, Geometric, Serrated, Tent, Spider, Pancake
• nearly 300 species of turtles, color photos and maps, 416 pages
• ISBN-10: 0801884969
• ISBN-13: 978-0801884962

The Guide to Owning a Tortoise

• by Jerry G. Walls
• TFH Publications, 1996
• includes Indian Star tortoise, Burmese Star tortoise, Radiated tortoise
• color photos, 64 pages
• ISBN-10: 0793820707
• ISBN-13: 978-0793820702

Turtle & Tortoises for Dummies

• by Liz Palika
• Hungry Minds, 2001
• includes Indian Star tortoise, Burmese Star tortoise, Radiated tortoise, Geometric tortoise
• introduction to tortoises, mostly text and drawings, some color photos, newspaper type paper, 291 pages
• ISBN-10: 0764553135
• ISBN-13: 978-0764553134

Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles

• by A. C. Highfield
• Krieger Publishing Company, 1996
• first half of the 295 pages covers general care, second half is species specific info including the Indian Star tortoise
• limited availability
• ISBN-10: 1873943067
• ISBN-13: 978-1873943069

Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins: Survivors in Armor

• by Ronald Orenstein
• Firefly Books, 2001
• includes a tiny bit of info on Geometric, Tent, Indian Star, Burmese Star, and Radiated tortoises
• large hardcover book, color photos, 308 pages, limited availability
• ISBN-10: 155209605X
• ISBN-13: 978-1552096055

Turtles & Tortoises of Myanmar

• by Win Maung, Win Ko Ko
• Wildlife Conservation Society, 2002
• description and a color painting of each species
• text in English and Burmese
• limited availability, 1st printing was only 1,000 copies
• 94 pages

Smithsonian Handbooks: Reptiles and Amphibians

• by Tim Halliday, Mark O'Shea, Jonathan Metcalf
• DK Publishing, 2002
• recognition guide with color photos
• includes the Indian Star tortoise
• great book for kids, too
• 256 pages
• ISBN-10: 0789493934
• ISBN-13: 978-0789493934

The Reptile Fauna of India: A Source Book

• by T.S.N. Murthy
• B.R. Publishing Corp., 2010
• description, habits, range, conservation, b/w photos etc.
• 331 pages
• ISBN-10: 8176467065
• ISBN-13: 978-8176467063

A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia

• by Indraneil Das
• New Holland Publishers, Feb 2010
• very brief info on the the Burmese Star
• lovely full-color illustrations
• 376 pages
• ISBN-10: 1847733476
• ISBN-13: 978-1847733474

The Book of Indian Reptiles and Amphibians

• by J. C. Daniel
• Oxford University Press, 2002
• includes the Indian Star tortoise
• 252 pages
• limited availability
• ISBN-10: 0195660994
• ISBN-13: 978-0195660999

Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of India

• by Indraneil Das
• Ralph Curtis Books, 2002
• pocket guide with color photos
• includes the Indian Star tortoise
• 144 pages
• ISBN-10: 0883590565
• ISBN-13: 979-0883590569

Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Sri Lanka

• by Indraneil Das, Anslem de Silva
• Ralph Curtis Books, 2005
• pocket guide with color photos
• includes the Star tortoise
• 144 pages
• ISBN-10: 0883590581
• ISBN-13: 978-0883590584

Colour Guide to the Turtles & Tortoises of the Indian Subcontinent

• by Indraneil Das
• R & A Publishing Limited, 1991
• description, distribution, natural history, status, and conservation
• 133 pages
• limited availability
• ISBN-10: 1872688020
• ISBN-13: 978-1872688022

Fauna of India, Reptilia, Testudines and Crocodilians, Vol 1

• by R. C. Sharma
• Zoological Survey of India, 1998
• covers India and adjacent countries
• includes the Indian and Burmese Star tortoises
• 196 pages
• limited availability
• ISBN-10: 818587469 (1998)
• ISBN-10: 8185874654 (reprint 2002)

Turtles and Tortoises of India

• by Indraneil Das
• World Wildlife Fund of India, Oxford University Press, 1998
• reprint 2000
• 34 color plates and line illustrations
• 186 pages
• limited availability
• ISBN-10: 0195637275
• ISBN-13: 978-0195637274

The Fauna of British India, including Ceylon and Burma. Reptilia and Amphibia. Vol. I. - Loricata, Testudines

• by Malcolm A. Smith
• Taylor & Francis, London, 1933
• Ralph Curtis, reprint 1973
• Today & Tomorrow's Printers & Publishers, New Delhi, reprint 1995
• part of the Fauna of British India series
• great description of the Indian Star, also includes the Burmese Star
• one of the most often referenced books about Indian Star tortoises, several prints
• isbn 0883590050 / 9780883590058

Reptilia And Batrachia: The Fauna Of British India Including Ceylon And Burma (1890)

• by George A. Boulenger
• Kessinger Publishing, 2008
• a facsimile reprint
• 564 pages
• ISBN-10: 0548968489
• ISBN-13: 978-0548968482

Turtles in the Terrarium

• by Gerhard Mueller (Muller, Müller)
• TFH, 2 rev. ed., Sep 1998
• some info is now outdated, but the author points out that Indian / Sri Lankan Star tortoises benefit from frequent baths and mistings
• originally published in German, 1987
• limited availability
• ISBN-10: 079380129X
• ISBN-13: 978-0793801299

Incubation or Reptile Eggs: Basics, Guidelines, Experiences

• by Gunther Köhler (Koehler), Valerie Haecky
• Krieger Pub Co, Jan 2005
• egg morphology, embryo physiology and development, incubation techniques, problems, and more
• ISBN-10: 1575241935
• ISBN-13: 978-1575241937

Essentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery
* New 2013 book

• by John Chitty, Aidan Raftery
• Wiley-Blackwell, Sep 2013
• veterinary text, incl. a clinical guide sorted by presenting signs and differential diagnoses, 320 pages
• ISBN-10: 1405195444
• ISBN-13: 978-1405195447
• est. release date Sep 2013, but you can preorder this book now with a price guarantee

Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles

• by Stuart McArthur, Roger Wilkinson, Jean Meyer
• Wiley-Blackwell, 2004
• comprehensive veterinary text on chelonians for vets and advanced tortoise keepers
• excellent clinical reference, 600 pages
• ISBN-10: 1405108894
• ISBN-13: 978-1405108898

Reptile Medicine and Surgery

• by Douglas R. Mader MS DVM
• Saunders, 2nd edition, 2006
• all about reptile care, health, and diseases
• includes chelonians
• color photos; 1,264 pages
• ISBN-10: 072169327X
• ISBN-13: 978-0721693279

Medical Care of Turtles and Tortoises: Diagnosis, Therapy, Husbandry

• by Jifi Zych, Ond ej Hes, Jan Hnizdo, Nikola J Pantchev
• Edition Chimaira, Mar 2011
• up-to-date compendium on chelonian diseases, incl. species specific husbandry info
• 559 pages
• ISBN-10: 3899734939
• ISBN-13: 978-3899734935

Health Care & Rehabilitation of Turtles and Tortoises

• by Amanda Ebenhack
• Living Art Publishing, 2012
• written by a non-vet in easy-to-read, non-technical style
• 408 pages
• ISBN-10: 0978755650
• ISBN-13: 978-0978755652

Veterinary Management of Tortoises and Turtles

• by Stuart McArthur
• Wiley-Blackwell, 1st edition, 1996
• Wiley-Blackwell, 2nd edition, 2001
• practical guide on tortoise and turtle care for veterinarians
• older book, may be out of print
• 1st ed: 0632040599, 9780632040599
• 2nd ed: 063205168X, 9780632051687

Understanding Reptile Parasites, 2nd ed

• by Roger Klingenberg DVM
• Advanced Vivarium Systems, 2007
• prevention and treatment of internal and external parasites
• a popular and highly acclaimed guide, yet inexpensive
• ISBN-10: 1882770900
• ISBN-13: 978-1882770908

• by Paul Schneller, Nikola Pantchev
• Edition Chimaira / Serpent's Tale NHBD, Aug 2008
• parasites, detection, eradication
• ISBN-10: 3899734734
• ISBN-13: 978-3899734737

Historia testudinum iconibus illustrata (Historia testvdinvm iconibvs illvstrata)

• by Ioannis Davidis Schoepff (Johann David Schöpff)
• Ioannis Iacobi Palm, 1792
• you can read this book at Biodiversity HL, Humboldt Uni, Google books
• incl. Testudo elegans (now G. elegans) and Testudo geometrica
• Copyright status: not in copyright
• German version: Naturgeschichte der Schildkröten mit Abbildungen erläutert, 1792-1801; Biodiversity Heritage Library, Google books, Internet Archive

The Fauna of British India, including Ceylon and Burma, Reptilia and Batrachia

• by George A. Boulenger
• Taylor & Francis, 1890
• incl. Testudo elegans and Testudo platynota
• you can read this book at the California Digital Library
• Copyright status: not in copyright

Tortoises, Terrapins and Turtles Drawn from Life

• by James de Carle Sowerby & Edward Lear
• H. Sotheran, J. Baer & Co, 1872
• lovely color plates, including Indian Stars (Testudo actinodes), Radiateds, and Geometric tortoises
• you can read this book at the Biodiversity Heritage Library
• Copyright status: not in copyright

The Royal Natural History: Reptiles, amphibians, fishes, the lowest vertebrates and their allies

• by Richard Lydekker
• F. Warne, 1896
• you can view this book at Google books, Internet Archive
• chapter III is about turtles and tortoises, including the Elegant Tortoise (T. elegans)
• Copyright status: not in copyright

Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal

• Volume 32, Calcutta 1864
• you can preview this book at Google books
• incl. Testudo platynotus (Geochelone platynota)