Like many of nature's wonders, birds are often taken for granted. But these birds won't go unnoticed! Spring, summer, autumn and winter birds, woodland, meadow, sea and marsh birds - all are brought to life in lively, lyrical prose and rich plasticine-relief illustration. Colour and movement abound in every word and every detail, making each bird memorable.
In this nonfiction picture book, young readers learn just why the mother nesting bird stays quiet and still while sitting on her eggs.
BIRDERS WILL DELIGHT in this field guide parody which hovers over the forefront of ornithological discovery. Thirty-two fabulous new species are depicted in this volume, which features tongue-in-bill descriptions, observation...
Illustrations and rhyming text introduce the characteristics of common trees
Describes in verse a variety of bugs and how they look, behave, and improve our lives.
"Sometimes, an ordinary walk can become something ... magical! Tag along with Ruby as she discovers that even big cities have a wild side"--Page 4 of cover
"How do you get people to appreciate what is right in front of them? In The Tale of the Mandarin Duck, it takes a mysterious, beautiful duck and a clear-eyed kid to point out the obvious!"--Provided by publisher.
An anxious mother duck leads her brood around the pond as she searches for one missing duckling.
This picture book shows how even the smallest of things, combined with wonder and a steady heart, can transform into works of magic.
Including never-before-seen birds, insults, and field notes, this guide is a must-have for any effin’ fan or birder.
The stunning and intimate photographs capture the beauty and detail of each bird's form, as well as their unique character and personality. The accompanying short essays share charming and often-hidden details from birds' lives.