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Every aspect of a species' life in the wild -- courtship, nesting, brooding, communication, foraging, flying, fighting -- is covered in text by a leading ornithologist, and photographs by top nature photographers.
Ornithologist Thomas Grubb explores the habitat and activity of this sprightly backyard visitor and its relationships within the bird community and with its human neighbors. Full-color photographs illustrate the full range of the bird's life and behavior, including courtship, nesting, fledging, communicating, and flying. This up-close, in-depth natural history of a popular species makes an excellent resource for all birders. 135 color photos.
One of North America's best recognized species is explored in-depth in this beautifully illustrated book. More than 150 color photos, many of them rare pictures, depict the bird in its natural habitat. Wild Bird Guides.
Introduces the reader to one of the most common groups of animals, from the large, flightless ostrich to the tuneful nightingale.
Kids will want to grab a flashlight and start discovering the night world with the help of this safety-minded, abundantly illustrated and exciting combination of nature guide and fun activity book. Staying up late is just part of the fun, because children will also find the answers to many of the most intriguing questions: Why is the nighttime dark? Why does the length of the night change with the seasons? Why is darkness important to plant and animal life? Youngsters will meet fascinating nocturnal creatures, build a bat house, and begin to recognize different owl hoots. The stars will beckon as kids learn how to read the night sky, recognize constellations, and understand how Earth fits into the big picture. And these new night explorers can construct a camouflage blind, and garden by moonlight, too. Plenty of parent-friendly safety considerations are included.
As the elite of the military elite, U.S. Navy SEALs know that they can be deployed anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. Whether in a temperate, tropical, arctic, or subarctic region, they might find themselves alone in a remote area with little or no personal gear. In The U.S. Navy SEAL Survival Handbook, decorated Navy SEAL Team Six member Don Mann provides a definitive survival resource. From basic camp craft and navigation to fear management and strategies for coping with any type of disaster, it is an essential resource for all outdoorspeople. Complete with 150 color photographs, this comprehensive guide includes life-saving information on: - Making weapons and tools - Finding water - Wildlife for food - Making shelters - Signaling - Sea survival - And much more
"Simple text and full-color photographs describe barn owls."--
"Provides information for young readers about snowy owls, including habitat, eating habits, mating, babies, and conservation"--Provided by publisher.
"Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Georgia, as well as the diverse ways of life of its people"--Provided by publisher.
"Surveys the history, geography, economy, and people of West Virginia"--Provided by publisher.