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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
$14.95
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...
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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
This wonderful press-out model book includes 4 magnificent birds of prey, ranging from the swiftest fliers to the quietest hunters. These spectacular models are easy-to-construct, slotting together with no gluing or cutting required. Inside you will also find intriguing facts about each bird, alongside beautiful full-colour illustrations, making this an ideal reference guide too. These are: • Bald eagle • Barn owl • Bearded vulture • Peregrine falcon Perfect for craft-lovers or avian enthusiasts looking for sturdy and sophisti...
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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...
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Series: Wildlife Trusts
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,...
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Series:
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:
Birds of the World 1000 Piece Puzzle
Game
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...
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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 ...
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Series: Peterson Field Guides
Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, Second Edition
Paperback
Roger Tory Peterson
9781328771445
$42.99
NATURE
Apr 07, 2020
A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii.For decades, thePeterson Field Guide to Birds has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Now that the American Birding Association has expanded its species Checklist to include Hawaii, the Peterson Guide is the first edition to include the wonderful and exotic species of our fiftieth state. In addition, the text and range maps have been updated, and m...
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Series:
Ruby's Birds
Paperback
Mya Thompson
9781943645626
$11.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 7
Apr 05, 2020
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 all of the birds in real life follows, plus Ruby’s t...
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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:
Birdsong for the Curious Naturalist
Your Guide to Listening
Hardcover
Donald Kroodsma
9781328919113
$39.00
NATURE
Mar 10, 2020
Birdsong made easy to understand, lavishly illustrated with color photos, and accompanied by more than 700 online recordings From a leading expert,Birdsong for the Curious Naturalist is a basic, how-to guide that teaches anyone—from beginner to advanced birder—how to listen. In understandable and appealing language, Kroodsma explains why and how birds sing, what various calls mean, and what to listen for from the birds around us. The descriptions are accompanied by color photos of the birds, as well as QR codes that link to an online collection...
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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...
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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: Scientists in the Field
Crow Smarts
Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird
Paperback
Pamela S. Turner
9780358133605
$13.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 10 - 12
Jan 14, 2020
“Bird brain” is a compliment when you learn that New Caledonia crows can outsmart scientists! Engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs makes for an excellent addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series. One of the biggest differences between humans and animals is the ability to understand cause and effect, yet New Caledonian crows can comprehend this concept. The crows’ intelligence opens the larger discussions of how brain size affects intellect and evolutionary intelligence. If crows perceive more than...
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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!...
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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...
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Series: RSPB
RSPB Spotlight: Puffins
Paperback
Euan Dunn
9781472965202
$24.00
NATURE
Dec 24, 2019
Enduringly popular, Puffins are perhaps our most iconic species of bird, and are the most immediately identifiable of seabirds with their decorative bills and clown-like gait. Yet when they take to the air they wheel and turn with great agility and underwater these stocky little birds use short specially adapted wings to propel themselves through the water in pursuit of small fish.Surprisingly little was known about Puffin ecology until recently thanks to their preferred breeding habitat being underground on remote islands or hard-to-reach coas...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Series: Spotlight on Nature
Eagle
Paperback
Melissa Gish
9781628327441
$13.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Reading age from 9 - 12
Sep 17, 2019
Books about animals have nearly universal appeal—especially when the spotlight is placed on the wild families that make up the natural world. Spotlight on Nature is tailored for readers wanting to know more about their favorite creatures than a simple picture book or encyclopedia article can tell them, and the narrative feature interspersed throughout the informational text will attract fans of classic nature shows. Each title also underscores the importance of conservation, pointingout where people can see the animal in both captivity and the ...
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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...
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Series: Creatures of the Night
Barn Owls
Paperback
Quinn M. Arnold
9781628326802
$12.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Reading age from 6 - 8
Aug 20, 2019
Illuminating the unique physical features and behaviors of six nocturnal animals, this new series takes a narrative approach toward life-science topics. As we peer into nocturnal forests and skies, from nighttime awakening to sunlight retreat, atmospheric text and images knit together stories of survival, noting the adaptations that enable each creature to carve out its own niche in its particular habitat. A detailed diagram points out such characteristics in-depth, allowing more visual learners to match facts with real images. Peer into the no...
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Series: Animal Habitats at Risk
A Sparrow's Disappearing Home
Paperback
Mary Ellen Klukow
9781681524900
$13.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
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 an...
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Series: Just Like Us!
Just Like Us! Birds
Paperback
Bridget Heos
9780358003861
$10.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 7
May 28, 2019
Get the facts on some of nature's most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and birds are similar in Just Like Us! Birds. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What animal composes music, decorates its home, weaves, and even gives gifts? BIRDS! While they may eat bugs and lay eggs, we actually have a lot in common with our winged friends. From their parenting to their homemaking, their fishing to their dancing, birds do have lots in common with people—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual, fu...
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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...
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National Bestseller: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller ListsPerfect book for the aviary and anti-aviary 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 50 common North American birds, such as theWhite-Breasted Butt Nugget and theGoddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuth...
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Series: Peterson Field Guides
Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Western North America
Paperback
Nathan Pieplow
9780547905570
$40.00
NATURE
Apr 02, 2019
A comprehensive field guide that uses an innovative Sound Index to allow readers to quickly identify unfamiliar songs and calls of birds in western North America. Bird songs and calls are at least as important as visual field marks in identifying birds. Yet short of memorizing each bird’s repertoire, it’s difficult to sort through them all. Now, with the western edition of this groundbreaking book, it’s possible to visually distinguish bird sounds and identify birds using a field-guide format. At the core of this guide is the spectrogram, a ...
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Series: Peterson Reference Guides
Peterson Reference Guide to Sparrows of North America
Hardcover
Rick Wright
9780547973166
$50.00
NATURE
Mar 19, 2019
Sparrows are as complicated as they are common. This is an essential guide to identifying 76 kinds, along with a fascinating history of human interactions with them. What, exactly, is a sparrow? All birders (and many nonâ??birders) have essentially the same mental image of a pelican, a duck, or a flamingo, and a guide dedicated to waxwings or kingfishers would need nothing more than a sketch and a single sentence to satisfactorily identify its subject. Sparrows are harder to pin down. This book covers one family (Passerellidae), which include...
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Series:
I Like Birds Nesting Set of Two Notebooks
Blank book
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 FSC paperback notebooks is a must-have 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
Blank 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. 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. Although 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
Blank book
Stuart Cox
9781787132399
$29.99
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Mar 19, 2019
This spiral bound planner with 4 tabbed, ring bound inserts includes 52 non-dated 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". Owls are generally solitary birds but come together for the mating season, during which some species have the same mate for life. The male and the female will take turns watching the eggs, tending the ne...
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Series: Observer's Notebook
Observer's Notebook: Birds (The perfect journal for bird watchers)
Blank book
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 thoughtsIn...
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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
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
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.