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The Princeton Encyclopedia Of Birds (paperback)
The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds (Paperback)
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A rich information source for over 450 birds, clearly and beautifully illustrated with photographs and artworks.
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Gr 5 Up -Each volume begins with the same general introduction, followed by a comprehensive list of the 250 species included. Entries feature several (often large) close-up photographs of the bird and its home, and data on breeding, status, food, and habitat. A panel provides information on length and weight, wingspan, number of eggs, lifespan, and more. A "key features" sidebar offers some fascinating facts while a highlighted map notes the creatures' range. A four-part illustrated sequence in each...
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Thousands of species of birds are known to live throughout the world. Some make their home in aeries high in the mountains; many others fly from tree to tree in temperate or tropical forests; and still others glide above shifting desert sand dunes. Then there are the birds
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Books. The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Animals, Birds & Fish Of North America (hardcover)
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Animals, Birds & Fish Of North America (hardcover) - By Tom Jackson
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Description: Excellent customer service. Prompt Customer Service. Buy with confidence. Good
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Used - A rich information source for over 450 birds, clearly and beautifully illustrated with photographs and artworks.
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Firefly Encyclopedia of Birds
Features: A comprehensive encyclopedia on birds with contributions by over 100 zoologists, covering all aspects of bird behavior, evolution and including reference charts describing each bird order.Intended for all readers it features over 2000 photographs
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New - The authoritative text and illustrations in this compressive reference give a fascinating insight into the enormour range and diversity of birds.
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This volume includes a "preface, notes on classification, . . . and anarticle, 'What Is a Bird.' Families are then dealt with in three parts:--Ostriches to Button Quails; Plovers to Woodpeckers; and The Passerines. There isa glossary, and {an} . . . index denoting the pages on which a particular species may be illustrated or cited. The index also refers to pages on which a reader can find information on subjects such as territorial behavior, migration, etc." (Choice) Bibliography. Index.
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Birds and Birdwatching - General Nature - Bird-watching is a phenomenally popular pastime, whether for seriously keen birders or those of us who would just love to identify the birds in our backyard. Written and ... - The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Birds (Books)
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Used - A reference manual for bird keepers of all levels, from the beginner to the seasoned breeder. This manual provides information on how to choose the right bird with information on selecting the correct equipment needed to house, feed and handle birds.
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The Encyclopedia of Birds
A total of 180 families of birds are catalogued, with detailed accounts of their distribution and ecology, physical characteristics, evolution and classification, diet and feeding habits, life cycle and reproductive behavior, social organization and survival status. The text is complemented by more than 400 photographs and illustrations, 335 in full- color. The most outstanding single-volume reference of its kind.
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La Gran Enciclopedia De Las Aves / The New Encyclopedia Of Birds (translation) (paperback) - By Christopher Perrins
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Explore the magical and fascinating world of birds. From the common and plentiful to the exotic and rare, Birds of the World helps you learn about their anatomy and habitats, nesting and migration cycles, their courtship and mating rituals, and much more. Find out which birds are endangered, what is being done to prevent habitat destruction, and why bird diversity is so important in gauging the world's ecological stability. Learn about their diet and physiology, their territory and relationship, their feathers...
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New - This is a comprehensive visual guide to the species inhabiting the European and African continents, and includes birdwatchers' favorites and lesser known varieties.
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of North American Birds: An Essential Guide To Birds Of North America
Information about each North American Bird. Over 5,000 color photographs. Intuitive navigation: navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases. The Encyclopedia is stored in your local memory - you get the information fast and do not depend on network/server availability. The Encyclopedia takes about 40MB. The FREE trial version includes randomly chosen articles.
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Description: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall 0394466519 slightly shelf-worn dj Near Fine/Very Good Hard Cover First Edition 1980 Alfred A Knopf
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In this new book noted grass expert and advocate Rick Darke addresses both the aesthetic qualities of grasses in private gardens and the opportunities and challenges of using them in wild and constructed public landscapes. All the true grasses, sedges, rushes, restios, and cattails that possess ornamental merit or that can contribute to ecological plantings are described, and practical matters of propagation, growth, and maintenance are also covered. More than 1000 stunning photographs show details...
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