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Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Timmy Toucan is a fun way to introduce children to learning about birds. Laugh at Timmy's corny jokes and make sure the binoculars are ready kids. Quick spot that bird over there. Timmy Toucan is great for the babies, toddlers and pre-school kids. This show really takes learning to the next level. Let's get going before Timmy is up and away!
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English
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"Pigeons coo, peck and nest all over the world, yet most of us treat them with indifference or disdain. So Rosemary Mosco, a bird-lover, science communicator, writer, and cartoonist (and co-author of The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid) is here to give the pigeon's image a makeover, and to help every town- and city-dweller get closer to nature by discovering the joys of birding through pigeon-watching. Fact: Pigeons...
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Publisher
Birdzilla Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Photographic Guide to the Birds of North America is a field guide designed for the beginner to intermediate level birder and those who want to feed and attract birds in their own backyard. The guide is laid out in a progressive manner. The initial section describes how the guide is structured and can best be used. The second section provides bird identification tips, including tips on using size and behavior as identification aids. The third section...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A book, packed with inexpensive upcycling projects, that provides kids with tips on how to attract a range of birds to their outdoor space. Transform your backyard into a sanctuary for a variety of birds. Make a difference to the local wildlife with this informative, hands-on book. Bird numbers are in decline and you can help them by creating a place for them thrive. Make a bird feeder that you can fill with seeds or a mini pond for them to drink...
8) How to bird
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English
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"How to Bird is a culturally relevant, lyrical, succinct, and direct procedural text. Images and words on each page invite readers to try a new birding strategy, right then and there. How to Bird is a mentor text for educators teaching procedural writing. Additionally, a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that seeing and hearing birds makes people happier. How to Bird supports readers' social and emotional well-being by introducing birding...
9) The Feminist Bird Club's birding for a better world: a guide to finding joy and community in nature
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Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Birding is more popular than ever, and for good reason. Birds are infinitely fascinating and inspiring, and can be found everywhere from forests to city parks to suburban backyards. Birding not only grounds us in our natural environment but is shown to reduce stress and support our mental well-being. It's something that can be done alone or in community, by anyone, anytime. In Birding for a Better World, Feminist Bird Club organizers Molly Adams and...
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English
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"Perfect for the anti-aviary (or bird fanatic 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 the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink...
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Presents a resource that examines the basics of each major bird group and the variations of identification, covering such topics as plumage, body shape, songs, bill size, wing structure, and the behavior of each species.
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Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
There's something about birds that fascinates people and invites us to pause, look and listen to the beautiful, natural world around us. But do you always recognize what you see and hear? With this book, you'll get started. Birding for the Curious is a beginner course in birding for every nature and animal lover out there. With it, you'll learn what birding is all about, what birders do and how you can become one. You'll also learn how to: Find more...
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