| A Field Guide to Little-Known and Seldom-Seen Birds of North America Revised, Update Edition Contributor(s): Sill, Cathryn (Author), Sill, Ben (Author), Sill, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561457280 ISBN-13: 9781561457281 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Birdwatching Guides |
| Dewey: 598.072 |
| LCCN: 2013000874 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.1" W x 7.99" (0.65 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A hilarious, feather-brained field guide parody--the perfect gift for your favorite birder From the award-winning team of Cathryn and John Sill with their son Ben. "The funniest field guide you'll ever buy." ―BirdWatching Daily "Aficionados will find themselves squawking with laughter at the ingenuity and mock-seriousness of this engaging volume by three avid birders." ―Publishers Weekly Birders and just about anyone who likes birds will delight in this satirical field guide from award-winning author and illustrator team Cathryn and John Sill and their son Ben. Thirty-two fabulous fictitious species (Military Warbler? Great-toed Clapboard Pecker, anyone?) are depicted in this witty volume, which features tongue-in-cheek descriptions, observation hints, and range maps, as well as John Sill's remarkable full-color illustrations. A must-have for any bird watcher Also available: |
Contributor Bio(s): Sill, Cathryn: - Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina.Sill, Ben: - Ben Sill lives in South Carolina, where he is a professor of civil engineering at Clemson University.Sill, John: - John Sill holds a BS in wildlife biology from North Carolina State University. Combining his knowledge of wildlife and artistic skill, John has achieved an impressive reputation as a wildlife artist and received several awards. He lives in North Carolina. |