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National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America
Erickson, Laura; Alderfer, Jonathan
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Description for National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America
Paperback. A pocket guide that truns "National Geographic's" top-selling "Field Guide to the Birds of North America" into a short and sweet format. It is trimmed down in size and content, and is tailored to the needs of an eager beginner who may not want to invest in a more comprehensive field guide. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200 Colour Photographs 200 Illustrations, 160 Maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 122 x 11. Weight in Grams: 232.
This fun, affordable, beautifully illustrated introduction to birding is like taking a walk with National Geographic's birding experts. Of this book's 192 pages, 160 are devoted to North America's top species, one per page, from the lowly House Wren to the majestic Bald Eagle. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs capture the key details and typical behavior of each bird, paired with a short list of essential facts and a fun, fascinating, colloquially written "bird-ography" of each bird. (The latter feature is unique to this beginning field guide). Pictures plus facts plus story: a winning combination. With a small trim size ... Read more
This fun, affordable, beautifully illustrated introduction to birding is like taking a walk with National Geographic's birding experts. Of this book's 192 pages, 160 are devoted to North America's top species, one per page, from the lowly House Wren to the majestic Bald Eagle. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs capture the key details and typical behavior of each bird, paired with a short list of essential facts and a fun, fascinating, colloquially written "bird-ography" of each bird. (The latter feature is unique to this beginning field guide). Pictures plus facts plus story: a winning combination. With a small trim size ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
National Geographic Society United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781426210440
SKU
V9781426210440
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Erickson, Laura; Alderfer, Jonathan
LAURA ERICKSON has been a scientist, teacher, writer, wildlife rehabilitator, blogger, public speaker, photographer, and Science Editor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. She’s written six previous books about birds, including a National Outdoor Book Award winner. She’s currently a columnist and contributing editor for BirdWatching magazine. She produces the long-running “For the Birds” radio program for many public radio ... Read more
Reviews for National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America
"Pictures plus facts plus story: a winning combination. A great book for someone with a new or casual interest in birds, and even older children."
The Birder's Library blog "The slim 192-page Pocket Guide provides helpful tips, such as how to use binoculars and how to look at an unfamiliar bird in order to identify it."
BirdWatching Magazine ... Read more
The Birder's Library blog "The slim 192-page Pocket Guide provides helpful tips, such as how to use binoculars and how to look at an unfamiliar bird in order to identify it."
BirdWatching Magazine ... Read more