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Series: Halcyon Journey In Search of the Belted Kingfisher Paperback Marina Richie 9780870712036 $30.95 NATURE May 27, 2022

More than one hundred species of kingfishers brighten every continent but Antarctica. Not all are fishing birds. They range in size from the African dwarf kingfisher to the laughing kookaburra of Australia. This first book to feature North America’s belted kingfisher is a lyrical story of observation, revelation, and curiosity in the presence of flowing waters. The kingfisher—also known as the halcyon bird—is linked to the mythic origin of halcyon days, a state of happiness that Marina Richie hopes to find outside her back door in Missoula, Mon... + Read More
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Series: Little Library of Natural History The Little Book of North American Birds A Guide to North America's Songbirds, Waterfowl, Birds of Prey, and More Hardcover Christin Farley 9781638190066 $20.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Apr 26, 2022

A gorgeous book featuring North America's birds! Simple text details each bird's habits, diet, habitat, and more Filled with stunning vintage art by some of nature's most enduring illustrators Graphs and maps included!
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Series: Bird Brainiacs Activity journal and log book for young birders Paperback Stacy Tornio 9781943645473 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 13 Apr 05, 2022

Bird Brainiacs is an interactive high-engagement journal for kids 8 - 13 who love birds—one that puts discovery in their hands! Throughout the pages, kids are encouraged to write, draw, and give their opinions about anything and everything related to birds through fun (and sometimes even silly) ways. Here are some of the things you'll come across in Bird Brainiacs: Quizzes Mad-Lib style fill-ins Personality questionnaires Game ideas "Would you rather?" scenarios Citizen science challenges Nature challenges Nature truth or dare ...and of cours... + Read More
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Series: Formac Pocketguides East Coast Backyard Nature Guide A visual pocketguide to birds, butterflies, insects, mammals, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and mushrooms Paperback Jeffrey C. Domm 9781459506596 $24.95 NATURE Apr 06, 2021

This concise pocketguide makes it easy to identify the most common plants and animals found in Nova Scotia, New Bunswick and PEI. Aimed at families who want to know more about the plants and animals in their backyard and neighbourhood, this highly visual guide includes more than 100 birds, butterflies, insects, mammals, amphibians, wildflowers, trees and mushrooms. Among its many features are a key to common bird songs and how to attract butterflies and pollinators with native plants suitable for any garden.
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Series: Pocket Guides Pocket Guide To Garden Birds Paperback Nigel Blake 9781472966117 $24.50 NATURE Mar 02, 2021

This compact title is an essential guide to every aspect of the subject, from when and what to feed the birds to building bird tables and nest boxes and planting a garden that will provide nesting, feeding and roosting places. There is also an ID guide to 83 of the most common garden bird species, including the familiar Chaffinch and Blue Tit and more unusual visitors such as Brambling, Redstart and Tawny Owl.This book is as visually impressive as it is easy to use, with many stunning full-page images to support the authoritative text.Printed o... + Read More
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Series: Make Your Own Make Your Own Birds of Prey Includes Four Amazing Press-out Models Board book David Woodroffe 9781838577223 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 Jan 15, 2021

The book contains 4 removable model boards, each with a different bird to slot together.The engaging text explains what a bird of prey is, and gives information about the four birds in the book - so readers can pick up some great facts while building the models.The models are logical to construct and come with full instructions.With over 500,000 model making books sold by Arcturus, this brand new series is a great addition to the range.
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Series: Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder A Memoir Paperback Julia Zarankin 9781771622486 $24.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Sep 12, 2020

When Julia Zarankin saw her first red-winged blackbird at the age of thirty-five, she didn’t expect that it would change her life. Recently divorced and auditioning hobbies during a stressful career transition, she stumbled on birdwatching, initially out of curiosity for the strange breed of humans who wear multi-pocketed vests, carry spotting scopes and discuss the finer points of optics with disturbing fervour. What she never could have predicted was that she would become one of them. Not only would she come to identify proudly as a birder, b... + Read More
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Series: Sacred Song of the Hermit Thrush A Mohawk Story Paperback Tehanetorens 9781939053268 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 01, 2020

Long ago, when the Birds had no songs, only Man could sing. When the Good Spirit walked the Earth, he noticed a great silence. He realized the Birds had no songs. He devised a great game and told the Birds that whichever one could fly the highest would receive a very beautiful song. But not all the Birds were honest. In his desire to win the game, the small Hermit Thrush jumped on the back of the great Eagle. The Eagle flew higher than any of the Birds, but when he came back to land, the Good Spirit said the Hermit Thrush had gone the highest, ... + Read More
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Series: Concise Guides Concise Bird Guide Paperback Bloomsbury 9781472963758 $13.50 NATURE Aug 25, 2020

This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on the birds of Britain and the near Continent. It covers more than 250 species, which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show – where relevant – variations in plumage, for example for male, female and juvenile birds, and breeding and non-breeding birds. A concise written account covering size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits appears on the same page.The easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks aid quick and accurate identification... + Read More
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Series: GAL Notecards Birds of the World Greeting Card Assortment Cards Galison 9780735365278 $26.99 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Jul 21, 2020

The Birds of the World Greeting Card Assortment from Galison features photographs is the colorful aviary paper sculptures of Colombian artist, Diana Beltrán Herrera. With expert precision, and a keen eye for color and composition, Diana's creations are as visually arresting as they are intricate.• 16 Colored Notecards• 8 Unique Designs (2 each)• 17 Envelopes with colorful ombre on the inside• Sturdy Drawer Box Size: Box: 5.75 x 4.5", 146 x 114mm• Cards: 5 x 3.75", 120 x 95mm
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Series: GAL 1000 Piece Puzzle Birds of the World 1000 Piece Puzzle Jigsaw Galison 9780735365186 $23.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jul 07, 2020

The Birds of the World 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison features the colorful botanical paper sculptures of Colombian paper artist and sculptor, Diana Beltran Herrera. 15 intricate bird paper scrulptures their country are shown on postage stamps. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. ? Puzzle Size: 27 x 20", 505 x 686mm ? Box: 8.25 x 11.25 x 2", 210 x 286 x 51mm ? Includes Puzzle Image Insert ? Minimal Puzzle Dust ? Ribbon Cut Pieces
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Series: Birds of Cyprus Paperback Colin Richardson 9781472960849 $54.50 NATURE Apr 28, 2020

The definitive guide to the birds of Cyprus.Cyprus is a great place for birding, and one of the most popular places for birders to visit in Europe. It holds populations of a number of regional scarcities that are very hard to see elsewhere, plus a number of endemic subspecies, and the two jewels in the crown--two full endemics, Cyprus Wheatear and Cyprus Warbler, the latter of which graces the jacket of this new Helm field guide to the island.Detailed plates are allied to concise identification text, with accurate maps stemming from Colin Richa... + Read More
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Series: Tiny Bird A Hummingbird's Amazing Journey Hardcover Robert Burleigh 9781627793698 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Apr 14, 2020

Robert Burleigh's narrative nonfiction picture book follows a hummingbird’s migration south for the winter, with stunning art by Wendell Minor.When the last summer flowers open their petals to the sun, it’s time for a tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to dip its beak into the heart of each bloom, extracting as much nectar as possible before the hard trip ahead.Today is the day Tiny Bird begins its amazing journey south for the winter, traveling as fast as thirty miles an hour for hundreds of miles on end. The trip is long, with savage weather and ... + Read More
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Series: Ruby's Birds Paperback Mya Thompson 9781943645626 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 05, 2020

WINNER of the 2020 NORTHERN LIGHTS BOOK AWARD – NATURE Meet Ruby, a plucky young girl who uncovers the wild side of her city neighborhood with the help of a grown-up friend. When Ruby realizes there are amazing birds right in her neighborhood, her imagination takes flight. Birders have a name for the moment they get hooked—they call it their spark moment. This is the story of Ruby’s spark moment, in her very own words. This delightful story includes a seek and find element with birds hiding on nearly every page. Information about where to find ... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Photo Guides Birds of Greece Paperback Rebecca Nason 9781472949035 $22.00 TRAVEL Mar 10, 2020

The perfect guide for nature-loving tourists andtravelers to Greece.From the Hoopoe to the Black-Headed Bunting, Greece is home to a wide range of avifauna, thanks to the richly varied habitats it has to offer. Pocket-sized and portable, this compact guide provides superb full color photographs and detailed descriptions of each bird likely to be seen on a visit to the country.Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or a tourist keen to identify the birds you spot on your holiday,Birds of Greece is sure to be helpful.
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Series: RSPB RSPB Garden Birds Hardcover Marianne Taylor 9781472955913 $54.50 NATURE Jan 21, 2020

A lavish celebration of 45 of the most familiar birds found in gardens around the British Isles.Garden birdwatchers are often new to birdwatching and can feel daunted by the array of species covered in even a small field guide to British birds. This beautiful book focuses wholly on birds that are frequent garden visitors to the UK and reveals details of how they live, how you can bring them into your garden and boost their survival and breeding success, and how to identify them.It is divided into logical categories for the non-expert. Forty-fiv... + Read More
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Series: Spot Arctic Animals Snowy Owls Paperback Anastasia Suen 9781681525280 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jan 21, 2020

Bundle up! It's time to discover the unique animals that live at the top of the world. This search-and-find series lets young readers explore the arctic and the animals that live there. Find out how their bodies are adapted to the frigid climate and what they do to survive. This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a snowy owl's arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
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Series: Wow! Wow! Look What Birds Can Do A Book of Extraordinary Facts Paperback Camilla de la Bedoyere 9780753475676 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jan 07, 2020

Which bird can fly backward? How do penguins keep warm? Does an ostrich really bury it's head in the sand? Find out the answers to these questions, and lots more, in this book featuring dancing, hooting, running and pecking birds.Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes beautiful illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate discussion. This appealing series is certain to make readers say "Wow!... + Read More
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Series: Wow! Wow! Look What Birds Can Do A Book of Extraordinary Facts Hardcover Camilla de la Bedoyere 9780753475669 $20.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jan 07, 2020

Get ready to fly, soar, dive, and sing with beautiful birds from around the world. Which bird can fly backwards? How do penguins keep warm? Does an ostrich really bury it's head in the sand? Find out the answers to these questions, and lots more, in this book featuring dancing, hooting, running and pecking birds. Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes beautiful illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the bo... + Read More
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Series: Truth About Your Favorite Animals The Truth About Hawks Hardcover Maxwell Eaton III 9781250198457 $22.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 12, 2019

Maxwell Eaton III'sThe Truth About Hawks is the sixth installment of the hilarious and lighthearted Truth About Your Favorite Animals illustrated nonfiction series continuing to enlighten and delight readers--this time with useful facts about hawks that will make you laugh so hard you won't even realize you're learning something!Did you know that hawks can see four to eight times better than a human?Did you know that some hawks even eat other types of birds?Did you know that hawks use ultra-violet light to find their prey?Discover these facts a... + Read More
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Series: RSPB RSPB Spotlight Sparrows Paperback Amy-Jane Beer 9781472955937 $24.00 NATURE Oct 22, 2019

RSPB Spotlight: Sparrows is packed with eye-catching, informativecolor photos of these beloved birds and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist.Sparrows are often considered familiar to the point of invisibility, but the recent steep decline in numbers of both native British species is a reminder that these unassuming chatterboxes deserve a little more attention.Of all the true sparrow species found worldwide, only two occur in the British Isles: the House Sparrow and the Tree Sparrow. Globally, the story of the ... + Read More
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Series: Poyser Monographs The Eagle Owl Hardcover Vincenzo Penteriani 9781472900661 $125.00 NATURE Oct 01, 2019

The Eagle Owl is one of the largest owls in the world, and is considered the most eclectic in terms of habitat, nest site and diet. An undisputed top predator, it can prey on a range of mammals up to the size of a fox, and almost every species of bird, reptile, amphibian and fish, as well as a wide spectrum of invertebrates. Surprisingly, this owl can breed almost anywhere, the female laying her eggs on a variety of natural and artificial structures over an array of altitudes. Despite being so adaptable, however, it is still a vulnerable specie... + Read More
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Series: A Shadow Above The Fall and Rise of the Raven Paperback Joe Shute 9781472940292 $22.00 NATURE Sep 10, 2019

A Shadow Above chronicles the return of the raven and the people who have made that comeback possible.For centuries, the ravenCorvus Coraxhas stalked us in life and in death. Excavations of Bronze Age settlements in Britain have revealed raven bones mingled with human remains. The Viking and Norman warriors that stormed these shores did so sporting ravens on their shields and banners. By the 15th century the service the birds provided scavenging and picking clean bodies on the streets of British cities led to their protection, under the first-e... + Read More
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Series: Animal Habitats at Risk A Sparrow's Disappearing Home Paperback Mary Ellen Klukow 9781681524900 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Aug 20, 2019

Animals face scary challenges every day! These narrative nonfiction books focus on describing the changes to animals habitats that affect the animal's way of life—or even puts their species at risk of dying out! Readers will learn about the reasons for changes in habitats that affect animals and small steps they can take to help protect them. A saltmarsh sparrow is looking for a new place to live after not finding enough food in her current location. She needs to find a place with the right plants and must avoid running into glass buildings and... + Read More
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Series: Birds of the West An Artist's Guide Hardcover Molly Hashimoto 9781680511505 $32.95 ART May 01, 2019

Unique gift book celebrates more than 80 iconic Western birdsAuthor is an award-winning nature artist and art teacherExplores habitats: suburban backyards, alpine heights, shorelines, and more Birds accompany us in our daily lives with their songs, flashes of bright color, and energetic activity. Even people who don’t consider themselves birders notice them; from urban wetlands to wilderness trails, we follow the sound of a distant twitter or song. Award-winning artist Molly Hashimoto captures birds through different media, from quick sketche... + Read More
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Series: The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America (Bird Books, Books for Bird Lovers, Humor Books) Paperback Matt Kracht 9781452174037 $22.95 HUMOR Apr 02, 2019

National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller ListsPerfect book for the birder and anti-birder alikeA humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true.Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted N... + Read More
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Series: I Like Birds Nesting Set of Two Notebooks Diary Stuart Cox 9781787132375 $18.99 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Mar 19, 2019

With designs featuring the Great Crested Grebe noted for its elaborate mating display, this elegant pair of FSCÂ paperback notebooks is a must-haveÂ addition to any stationery lover's collection. One notebook is lined, the other is plain. They are wrapped in a recyclable polybag.
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Series: I Like Birds Flying Puffins Guest Book Novelty book Stuart Cox 9781787132382 $29.99 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Mar 19, 2019

Keep track of all of your guests at any event with this hardback 96-page guest book with unlined pages, soft touch matte lamination and foil on the cover, ribbon marker and FSC paper. The cover features puffins in flight.Â Their short wings are adapted for swimming with a flying technique under water. In the air, they beat their wings very quickly, often flying low over the surface of the sea.Â AlthoughÂ puffins are rather vocal at their breeding colonies, they are silent when out at sea.
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Series: I Like Birds Parliament of Owls Family Planner Calendar Stuart Cox 9781787132399 $28.99 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Mar 19, 2019

This spiral bound planner with 4 tabbed, ring bound inserts includes 52 non-datedÂ weekly planner pages, tear-off shopping lists, monthly budget pages, notes for holidays/special occasions, sticker sheet, and elastic closure to keep everything secure. The cover design features a collection of owls, otherwise known as "a parliament of owls".Â Owls are generally solitary birds but comeÂ together for the mating season, during which someÂ speciesÂ have the same mate for life. The male and the female will take turns watching the eggs, tending the ne... + Read More
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Series: Observer's Notebooks Observer's Notebook: Birds (The perfect journal for bird watchers) Diary Princeton Architectural Press 9781616897918 $27.95 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Mar 05, 2019

A gorgeous notebook with blank pages, bird illustrations, and useful informationPractical and stylish with a luxurious cloth cover. Sturdy enough to last across seasons, this journal has durable, high-quality paper with different designs for your observations, from simple lists to long passages. Keep your place in the field with a ribbon marker. A great gift for bird watching hobbyists and nature enthusiastsConvenient size and weightColorful illustrations, plus 144 pages for journalingEasy to use for sightings, tracking, drawings, and thoughts... + Read More
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Series: Magma for Laurence King Birds Playing Cards Cards Ryuto Miyake 9781786273833 $14.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Feb 19, 2019

Chirp up your card games with the most beautiful birds in the world.Includes 52 playing cards featuring illustrations of birds ranging from the familiar to the exotic, plus two jokers. From the cheerful red cardinal to the majestic white swan, the imposing California condor to the flamboyant great blue turaco, these delightful birds may make you forget your poker face!
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Series: Spot Backyard Animals Hawks Paperback Mari Schuh 9781681523811 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Feb 05, 2019

Introducing emergent readers to vocabulary has never been so fun! This series includes a search-and-find feature that's perfect for engaging even the youngest readers. From chipmunks to salamanders, Backyard Animals uses captivating photos to teach kindergarteners new words and simple facts about animal habitats, body parts, and behaviors. This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a hawk's backyard habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
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Series: Spot Backyard Animals Robins Paperback Mari Schuh 9781681523859 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Feb 05, 2019

Introducing emergent readers to vocabulary has never been so fun! This series includes a search-and-find feature that's perfect for engaging even the youngest readers. From chipmunks to salamanders, Backyard Animals uses captivating photos to teach kindergarteners new words and simple facts about animal habitats, body parts, and behaviors. This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a robin's backyard habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
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Series: Concise Guides Concise Coastal Bird Guide Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9781472963819 $13.50 NATURE Jan 15, 2019

This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on the coastal birds of Britain and the near Continent. It covers more than 170 species, which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show - where relevant - variations in plumage, for example for male, female and juvenile birds, and breeding and non-breeding birds. A concise written account covering size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits appears on the same page.The easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks aid quick and accurate identi... + Read More