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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: The Bird Atlas Hardcover Barbara Taylor 9780744027358 $26.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jan 19, 2021

An illustrated atlas to the birds of the world - whether they swim, run, or fly!Explore the world of birds with this magnificently illustrated atlas.Which bird migrates the farthest? How do birds find a mate? What can we do to help endangered birds? Fully updated for its 25th anniversary, The Bird Atlas answers all these questions and more.This lavishly illustrated atlas for children is not your average guide to birds. It takes children on a tour, continent by continent, to meet the birds of the world. Within each section, the book travels thro... + 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

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... + Read More
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Series: AMNH Birds of North America Revised edition Hardcover DK 9780744020533 $52.00 NATURE Nov 10, 2020

Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird watcher, this book includes stunning full-color photographs, revealing each species with unrivaled clarity.A lavish introduction describes bird characteristics and behavior, while stunning full-color photographs reveal individual species for easy identification.The 550 most commonly seen birds are pictured in clear, close-up photographs, with images of similar birds provided to make differentiation easy, from game birds and waterfowl to shorebirds and swifts to owls, hummingbirds, finches... + Read More
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Series: How to Attract Birds to Your Garden Foods they like, plants they love, shelter they need Hardcover Dan Rouse 9781465499370 $32.00 NATURE Nov 03, 2020

Help your local wild birds by providing them with a safe garden environmentMake a difference to your local birdlife. Help reverse the decline in bird numbers by creating a haven in which they will thrive. It’s a win-win. Provide the best shelter, feeding, and nesting opportunities for them and then you can reap the rewards as they sing and entertain.No need to be an expert gardener already, or to break the bank - many of the most beneficial features can be installed easily and cheaply, and many you can build yourself or upcycle to be eco-friendly.
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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: 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,... + Read More
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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... + 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: Pocket Birds of Canada 2nd Edition Paperback David Bird 9781553633051 $18.99 NATURE Apr 07, 2020

Compact, easy-to-use, and fully updated, this pocket guide features 435 species of birds found in Canada and is the perfect field companion for bird enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.Pocket Birds of Canada is perfectly sized to carry along with you on a bird-watching expedition. Each half- or full-page profile features high-quality, close-up annotated photographs of each bird, showing differences between males and females or juveniles and adults, along with range maps and descriptive text explaining key information to aid in iden... + Read More
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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... + 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

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... + 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: 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... + Read More
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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: 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... + Read More
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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: 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... + 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: 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, pointing out where people can see the animal in both captivity and the... + 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: 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... + 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 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 withthe right plants and must avoid running into glass buildings and ... + Read More
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Series: DK findout! DKfindout! Birds Paperback DK 9781465481511 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jun 25, 2019

Meet incredible birds - from eagles, owls, and parrots, to hummingbirds, penguins, and birds of paradise - in this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges.Find out how birds from around the world fly, feed, sense the world, communicate, build nests, protect their eggs, raise chicks, keep their feathers in top condition, defend themselves, and travel in search of food and nesting sites.The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects... + Read More
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Series: DK findout! DKfindout! Birds Hardcover DK 9781465481528 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jun 25, 2019

Meet incredible birds - from eagles, owls, and parrots, to hummingbirds, penguins, and birds of paradise - in this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges.Find out how birds from around the world fly, feed, sense the world, communicate, build nests, protect their eggs, raise chicks, keep their feathers in top condition, defend themselves, and travel in search of food and nesting sites.The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects... + Read More
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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... + 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: Birds of Eastern Canada 2nd Edition Paperback DK 9781553632962 $27.99 NATURE Apr 09, 2019

The ultimate photographic guide to over 350 birds species found in eastern Canada, ideal for bird watchers of all ages.Updated in this 2nd edition to reflect the latest taxonomic data, Birds of Eastern Canada is the complete guide to 354 species of birds found east of the 100th Meridian in Canada, including the most common species and rare birds.Perfect for both dedicated and casual bird watchers, this regional guide includes stunning full-color photographs revealing individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 330 most commonly seen birds a... + Read More
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Series: Birds of Western Canada 2nd Edition Paperback DK 9781553632979 $27.99 NATURE Apr 09, 2019

The ultimate photographic guide to over 400 birds species found in western Canada, ideal for bird watchers of all ages.Updated in this 2nd edition to reflect the latest taxonomic data, Birds of Western Canada is the complete guide to 410 species of birds found west of the 100th Meridian in Canada, including the most common species and rare birds.Perfect for both dedicated and casual bird watchers, this regional guide includes stunning full-color photographs revealing individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 387 most commonly seen birds a... + 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 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... + Read More
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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 ... + Read More
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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... + Read More
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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 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 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.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 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-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 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... + 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 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.