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Author
Publisher
Babelcube Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Andrew is a very happy canary. His owner Eustacia loves him and takes great care of him. Andrew's life is peaceful and calm until the day a sparrow starts visiting him... A CHILDREN'S SHORT STORY ABOUT FRIENDSHIP AND PERSONAL GROWTH."--
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This delightful and dramatic collection of portraits reveals birds of prey as we never experience them: intimate and up close, photographed in Traer Scott's signature style. Seventy spectacular color photos present twenty-five different species, from the familiar to the exotic and endangered: hawks, owls, falcons, a bald eagle, kestrels, a Mississippi Kite, a turkey vulture, and more. Joining their elders are a fluffy baby vulture and adorable baby...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A nonfiction picture book that explores the amazing adaptations that keep certain species of bird alive and soaring!
Not all birds build nests with sticks and have good manners. Some construct nests with their own saliva, while others use vomit as a defense!
Sound strange? In Spit Nests, Puke Power, and Other Brilliant Bird Adaptations, curious kids ages 5 to 8 discover many of the unique adaptations of birds. Stories of these brilliant adaptations...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In the early spring, the blooming of the wildflower trillium -- also known as "wake-robin" -- heralds the return of migrating birds. In Wake-Robin: A Collection of Essays About the Birds, John Burroughs offers absorbing reading for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone interested in ecology and conservation. This 1871 collection of essays by the distinguished naturalist showcases his special gift for combining scientific accuracy with a grand poetic...
Author
Publisher
University of New South Wales Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In Curlews on Vulture Street, acclaimed urban ecologist Darryl Jones reveals the not-so-secret lives of the most common birds that share our towns and cities. Despite the noise, heat, dust and fumes, the ceaseless movement, light and toxins, many birds successfully live their lives among us. And not just furtively in the shadows. Ibis steal our lunch, brush turkeys rearrange gardens, and magpies chase us screaming from near their nest. From his childhood...
8) Snow Birds
Author
Publisher
Abrams / Vearsa Limited
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Discover birds who survive winter against all odds in this poetic, gorgeously illustrated picture book Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime-but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse and striking illustrations, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who...
9) Coo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Coo, a ten-year-old girl raised by a flock of pigeons, delights in finally making human contact, but quickly learns that our world is more cruel and complicated than she could have guessed"--
Author
Publisher
University Press of Colorado
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A look at the natural history, biology, and conservation issues faced by cranes in North America, featuring beautiful photos. Accompanied by the stunning photography of Thomas D. Mangelsen, A Chorus of Cranes details the natural history, biology, and conservation issues surrounding the abundant sandhill crane and the endangered whooping crane in North America. Author Paul A. Johnsgard, one of the leading authorities on cranes and crane biology, describes...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This little book does a beautiful job of inspiring awe for the capacities of birds and applying lessons from their lives to the struggles of humanity" -- Wall Street Journal "Brilliant, magical and engrossing-I will never see birds the same way again." -- Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON Twenty-two short lessons from the secret lives of birds on living harmoniously and reconnecting with nature. This...
12) Drawing birds
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
This book is an expert guide to producing beautiful lifelike drawings of birds in their natural habitat. Artists of all interests will find a lot to inspire them in this detailed, practical and beautiful guide on drawing birds. The book includes sections on materials, basic techniques and reference gathering, as well as how to draw the key features of birds such as beaks, eyes, claws, wings and feathers. A special section focuses on birds in flight,...
Author
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In Geninne's Art: Birds in Watercolor, Collage, and Ink , popular Santa Fe artist Geninne Zlatkis presents a personal field guide to how she creates her charming paintings and collages of birds and nature. Brimming with inspiring examples of the artist's work, this beautiful book takes you inside Geninne's studio for an in-depth look at how she creates . You will discover, step by step, how this devoted artist spends time photographing nature, selecting...
14) Swordbird
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Warring factions of blue jays and cardinals call on Swordbird, the heroic bird of peace, to rescue them from the evil machinations of Turnatt, the tyrant hawk lord who plans to enslave them.
15) I'm a Peacock
Author
Publisher
Gatekeeper Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This book is about the unique adventures of a young Indian Blue peacock and his new life on a farm with a first time peacock owner. It's the perfect book for anyone who ever wanted to learn about the unusual mannerisms and characteristics of peafowl kept as a pet, as well as many fun facts about the species!
Publisher
C&T Pub
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
This guide presents 26 original craft projects of all kinds--from quilts to mobiles, soft sculptures, ornaments and more--all featuring delightful birds! Whether you're looking for the perfect handmade gift or you want to create your own menagerie, the 26 craft projects in Little Birds will let your imagination take flight! Featuring designs by Mika Yamamura, Robin Kingsley, Heidi Allred and others, this volume covers a range of styles, from artistic...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In 2015, Noah Strycker set himself a lofty goal: to become the first person to see half the world's birds in one year. For 365 days, with a backpack, binoculars, and a series of one-way tickets, he traveled across forty-one countries and all seven continents, eventually spotting 6,042 species -- by far the biggest birding year on record. This is no travelogue or glorified checklist. Noah ventures deep into a world of chronic sleep deprivation, airline...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"A treasure trove of stories, poems, and information on the brainy, black-feathered bird that's rich in insight and humor. This revised and expanded edition of Candace Savage's best-selling book about ravens and crows is enhanced by additional paintings, drawings, and photos, as well as a fascinating selection of first-person stories and poems about remarkable encounters with crows. In one story, a pack of crows brilliantly thwarts an attack by a...
Author
Series
My weird school volume 17
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Famous children's author Suki Kabuki and her pet raptor, Rappy, wreak havoc during a visit to Ella Mentry School.
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Avid North American birders share wit, wisdom, advice, and what fuels their passion for birds. Birding gets you outside, helps you de-stress, exercises your body and mind, puts your day-to-day problems in perspective, and can be lots of fun. Birders know this, and in this collection of thirty-seven brief essays, birders from diverse backgrounds share their sense of wonder, joy, and purpose about their passion (and sometimes obsession). From the Pacific...
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