Author: Camilla De la Bédoyère Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing ISBN: 9781848102637 Category : Birds of prey Languages : en Pages : 0
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"Welcome to the world of birds of prey. Discover facts about different species, including eagles, falcons, vultures and owls. Find out how they live, hunt and what can be done to protect them."--Wheelers.co.nz.
Author: Stan Tekiela Publisher: Adventure Publications ISBN: 1591937876 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 474
Book Description
Introduce bird watching to a new generation of birders. Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Minnesota Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for decades. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Minnesota features 85 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information—such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts—that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this a must-have beginner’s guide to bird watching in the Land of 10,000 Lakes!
Author: Roger Lederer Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 9780713686661 Category : Birds Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated book is a treasury of facts and information about the avian world. Aimed squarely at non-specialists, it will appeal to birders and non-birders alike. It is an ideal gift book for anyone with an interest in birds, at whatever level. Although it covers the whole world of birds, there is an emphasis on British and European birds.
Author: Matt Sewell Publisher: Pavilion Children's ISBN: 1843654628 Category : Young Adult Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 312
Book Description
'No budding ornithologist should be without Matt Sewell's Atlas of Amazing Birds... sumptuous illustrations and brief captions tell us all we need to know.' The Telegraph Matt Sewell, creator of Our Garden Birds, presents his personal selection of the most amazing birds from around the world, with dazzling watercolour illustrations, witty and informative descriptions and maps of every continent. Did you know that the bald eagle holds the record for the world's biggest nest - weighing more than two tons? When the elf owl gets into trouble, it plays dead rather than fighting? The Adelie penguin can hold its breath for six minutes and leap up to three metres out of the water? Discover these and many more fascinating facts in this fabulous and beautiful book. Every bird chosen to appear in this book is amazing in its own individual way - birds that migrate thousands of miles, have strange and showy mating rituals, survive in extreme environments, are brilliant builders, are super-fast, super-brave or super-big! Sections on each continent - Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North America, South America and Antarctica - include maps to pore over. Travel the world to see magnificent eagles, resilient penguins, tiny hummingbirds, towering ostriches, stunning peacocks and many more. Colourful, clever, song-filled, strange and stunning - this book is a celebration of bird life!
Author: Shannon H. Harts Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP ISBN: 1538257467 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
The bald eagle is a familiar symbol of the United States, but these birds boast many other incredible features, including three eyelids and the ability to swoop down and catch prey at speeds of 100 miles per hour. These and other fascinating facts will keep readers engaged as they learn important information about the national bird of the United States. Stunning photographs and intriguing graphic organizers enhance informative text about bald eagle habitats, behaviors, adaptations, and conservation. The science and trivia in this book will make readers feel impressed by these remarkable raptors.
Author: DK Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd ISBN: 0241308976 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 61
Book Description
A fantastic first book on birds, Nature Explorers Birds is the perfect companion for children eager to understand the world of ornithology. Explore the skies and find out all about various types of birds, from birds of prey to tropical birds, and how a bird makes its nest. With exciting activities, including how to make a bird feeder, and plenty of fun facts, Nature Explorers Birds is a must for children curious about birds and keen to explore the world.
Author: David Chandler Publisher: ISBN: 9781592239580 Category : Bird watching Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
What is the fastest-growing outdoor activity in the North America? Snowboarding? Mountain biking? No. It's bird watching! There are currently 51.3 million dedicated birders in the U.S. with their binoculars focused on the skies. Sure to appeal to this growing flock, 100 Birds to See Before You Die is the ultimate birdwatcher's book.You won't need binoculars to spot the huge and powerful, endangered Philippine Eagle or the brightly plumed Andean Cock-of-the-Rock. Each of the 100 featured species is captured in remarkable full-colour photographs in their natural habitat. Selected by two world-renowned birding authors, the top 100 birds include avian species that are endangered, exceptional common species, and others that have achieved legendary status.This fascinating book combines hard-working detail with more unusual facts and mythological anecdotes, making it much more than a typical bird watching book. Detailed entries describe the natural history of each bird, including size, distribution, habitat, classification, population and conservation status.
Author: Ray Ovington Publisher: ISBN: 9780820009087 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 64
Book Description
In text, drawings and color illustrations, this book describes birds of prey - eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, kites and vultures - and discusses the importance of these birds and their function within ecosystems.
Author: Stan Tekiela Publisher: ISBN: 9781591938101 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 80
Book Description
Award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents a fascinating and surprising collection of facts about birds, paired with his full-color photography.
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