| What's That Bird?: Getting to Know the Birds Around You, Coast to Coast Contributor(s): Choiniere, Joseph (Author), Golding, Claire Mowbray (Author), Vezo, Tom (Photographer) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1580175546 ISBN-13: 9781580175548 Publisher: Storey Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2005 Annotation: This title features detailed profiles of 30 common North American birds, featuring family information, silhouette, habitat, call, size, and general description. Illustrations & photos. High school & older. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Birdwatching Guides - Nature | Animals - Birds |
| Dewey: 598 |
| LCCN: 2004017307 |
| Lexile Measure: 1010 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 7.54" W x 11.04" (1.04 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This colorful guide introduces beginning birders of all ages to the wonders of the avian world. With profiles of 30 North American birds detailing their color, size, habitat, and calls, you'll quickly learn to identify the birds in your neighborhood. Additional sections on bird anatomy and behavior, ideas for keeping a bird-watching journal, instructions for building a nesting box, and tips for where to find specific species will have you exploring all the joys of birding in no time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Golding, Claire Mowbray: - Claire Mowbray Golding is vice president and managing director for a small educational publishing company in central Massachusetts. She lives in Princeton, Massachusetts.Choiniere, Joseph: - Joseph Choiniere is the co-author of What's That Bird? He has worked for the Mass Audubon Society for more than 25 years, currently as the director of the 1,200-acre Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. He teaches classes at universities and colleges, as well as workshops for elementary and high school groups. He lives in Princeton, Massachusetts. |