Author : Jill Sherman
Publisher : Curious about Pets
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,15 MB
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681526164
"Nine Q&As on pet birds answer elementary inquiries about behavior, body language, and communication. Engaging questions and research-based answers satisfy young animal lovers' curiosity about these feathered friends. A Stay Curious! feature encourages further learning and models media literacy skills. Includes simple infographics, glossary and index"--
Author : Jennifer Cossins
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 38,63 MB
Release : 2021-10-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 073442048X
Birds are curious creatures. From their unusual appearance to their unique behaviour, they really are one of the most fascinating species in the animal kingdom. SHORTLISTED CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - EVE POWNALL AWARD In this book you'll find colourful feathers alongside peculiar beaks, beady eyes and funny-coloured feet. You'll read of dangerous birds, clever birds, fast birds, awkward birds, silly birds, massive birds and tiny birds. You'll laugh at their odd hairdos, marvel at their remarkable hunting skills and admire their wild mating dances. Most of all, you'll learn that birds are awesome and deserve our love, care and respect.
Author : Abbie Farwell Brown
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 39,54 MB
Release : 1903
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Author : Donald Kroodsma
Publisher : Mariner Books
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 24,14 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Music
ISBN : 1328919110
Birdsong made easy to understand, lavishly illustrated with color photos, and accompanied by more than 700 online recordings From a leading expert, Birdsong for the Curious Naturalist is a basic, how-to guide that teaches anyone--from beginner to advanced birder--how to listen. In understandable and appealing language, Kroodsma explains why and how birds sing, what various calls mean, and what to listen for from the birds around us. The descriptions are accompanied by color photos of the birds, as well as QR codes that link to an online collection of more than 700 recordings. With these resources, readers are prepared to recognize bird sounds and the birds that make them. Kroodsma encourages readers to find the joy of birdsong and curiosity--to observe, listen intently, be curious, ask questions, and realize that many unanswered questions about birdsong don't have to rely on scientists for answers but can be answered by any curious naturalist.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 21,96 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780545541626
A variety of animals common to North America pose for portraits against a white background while narrating distinctive aspects of their natural histories: animals such as the American bullfrog, American toad, blue jay, Ohio crawfish, goldfish, southern flying squirrel, big brown bat, fox snake, eastern screech-owl, gray treefrog, bush katydid, Virginia opossum, Chinese praying mantis, jumping spider, red flat bark beetle, black swallowtail, eastern spiny softshell turtle, red-eyed vireo, eastern box turtle, spotted salamander, monarch. Includes curious critters silhouettes quiz and answer key.
Author : Meriel Lland
Publisher :
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,4 MB
Release : 2021-05-27
Category :
ISBN : 9781787419742
Author : Nate Swick
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 18,58 MB
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1624141277
This book isn't just for birders. It's also for the huge audience of people who hike, maybe have bird feeders, and generally enjoy nature. With this book, the naturalist will discover an incredible and rewarding new adventure in the beautiful world of birds. The book is packed with easy and fun activities and information about birds, how to find them and their part in the nature around us. The information in this book will not only help you identify and learn more about birds, but you'll have a blast doing it. Nate Swick, member of the American Birding Association, has compiled chapters upon chapters of interesting, unique and informative birding knowledge, followed by activities that use the skills you learned. So not only will you learn things like what kind of birds you're looking at around the neighborhood, how to decipher different bird calls, and how to bring the birds to your backyard, but you'll complete fun activities like creating a list of the most popular birds in your area, creating a sound map of bird calls, and making a feeder for your backyard.
Author : Niall Edworthy
Publisher : Random House
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 33,8 MB
Release : 2017-03-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1473543991
'A revelation for anyone with the slightest interest in the feathered friends visiting their gardens' - Garden News You don't have to be a dedicated birdwatcher to be a bird lover. Millions of us love the sight and sound of them. And yet most of us know very little about their remarkable behaviour, incredible diversity and the story of their evolution. This handbook sets about answering every interesting question there is to ask about birds. How do migrating birds know where to go? Are birds really descended from dinosaurs? How do birds have sex? There are over 10,000 species in the world, including over 500 in Britain, some rare and endangered, some bizarre and beautiful, others common and familiar. As this captivating and often humorous handbook reveals, all of them are fascinating. Filled with beautiful illustrations, The Curious Bird Lover's Handbook is perfect for experienced twitchers and those who are simply captivated by the beauty of birds and would like to learn more about them. - The hardback edition titled "Bald Coot and Screaming Loon" was published in 2009. This paperback edition has been updated and includes a new foreword from the author.
Author : Kevin Henkes
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 13,61 MB
Release : 2009-02-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0061363049
Birds come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. Birds are magic. Birds are everywhere. If you listen very carefully you will hear them, no matter where you live. And if you look very closely you will see them, no matter where you are. And if you can't go outside right this minute, you can always read this book!
Author : Lita Judge
Publisher : Flash Point
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 26,78 MB
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1466808683
A gorgeously illustrated tribute to birds of all kinds and the fantastic, funny, fascinating things that they do. Birds have lots of ways of communicating: They sing and talk, dance and drum, cuddle and fight. But what does all of the bird talk mean? Filled with gorgeous illustrations, this fascinating picture book takes a look at the secret life of birds in a child-friendly format that is sure to appeal to readers of all ages - whether they're die-hard bird-watchers or just curious about the creatures in their own backyards.
