Simon & Schuster Children's Guide to Birds


Book Description

An introduction to all kinds of birds from around the world, arranged in such groupings as game birds, seabirds, waterbirds, wading birds, owls and birds of prey, and songbirds.




Simon & Schuster Children's Guide to Insects and Spiders


Book Description

Provides an introduction to more than 100 insects and arachnids, giving general information about family characteristics and habits, and more specific facts about some species.




Simon & Schuster Children's Guide to Sea Creatures


Book Description

Describes the major groups of marine animals, including fish, birds, mammals, and crustaceans.




Simon & Schuster's Guide to Pet Birds


Book Description

Includes 206 species of cage and aviary birds, all illustrated in full color, with information on Classification, Characteristics, Habitat, Distibution, and Captivity.




Birds & Blooms Ultimate Guide to Hummingbirds


Book Description

Ultimate Guide to Hummingbirds will ignite your curiosity and immerse you in the world of these tiny marvels. Everyone knows and loves these energetic little fliers. Experience the magic yourself with this must-have book! Find out exactly what makes them tick, including how they hover and fly backwards, the intriguing way they consume nectar and how to keep them coming back to your yard year after year with the right plant picks and top-notch feeding tips. CHAPTERS 1. Hummingbird Basics & Beyond 2. Feeding 101 3. Create a Winning Hummingbird-Friendly Habitat 4. Best Plant Picks 5. Beyond the Backyard 6. Hummingbird Tales 7. Ask the Experts 8. DIY Projects




The Backyard Bird Journal


Book Description

Record and reflect on the beautiful birds that visit your yard with this must-have, easy-to-use birding journal. Make your backyard a birding paradise and record the birds that flock to your yard with this easy-to-use birdwatching journal. The Backyard Birding Journal helps you keep track of the many different species you can spot right from the comfort of your own home. The log pages let you quickly catalog each bird you see and make notes about its visit to your yard—including interactions with feeders or water sources and interesting activities and behaviors. You’ll find room to record multiple visits from each species to help you better observe and understand birds’ behaviors. You can use your observations to keep your feeders stocked with their favorite foods and discover ways to make your feathered visitors feel even more welcome in your yard. You’ll also find a bucket list of fifty of the most common backyard birds so you can see just how many you can attract to your yard. Pull out your binoculars and take your backyard birding to the next level with The Backyard Birding Journal!




The Backyard Bird Sanctuary


Book Description

"Attract, feed, and shelter 50 of your favorite species!"--Cover.




The Milk of Birds


Book Description

When a nonprofit organization called Save the Girls pairs a 14-year-old Sudanese refugee with an American teenager from Richmond, Virginia, the pen pals teach each other compassion and share a bond that bridges two continents.




Birds


Book Description

This field guide to birds is fully revised and updated, and includes illustrations and authoritative, easy-to-use text.




Life-Size Birds


Book Description

The biggest book on North American birds this century! John James Audubon would be proud to know that a life-size bird book is alive in the twenty-first century. You won't need Sotheby's auction house to buy this volume, though! Full-size images of beautiful feathered friends offer a detailed look at each North American species, while scaled photographs of larger birds allow you to see the entire animal. Fun facts pepper the pages, and a summary of general information accompanies each avian. Get an up-close, personal look at the world's masters of flight!