Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
This book is an expert guide to producing beautiful lifelike drawings of birds in their natural habitat. Artists of all interests will find a lot to inspire them in this detailed, practical and beautiful guide on drawing birds. The book includes sections on materials, basic techniques and reference gathering, as well as how to draw the key features of birds such as beaks, eyes, claws, wings and feathers. A special section focuses on birds in flight,...
Author
Language
English
Description
This book contains all the information a bird seeker needs to know to help match their lifestyle to a type of bird. Over a dozen pet bird profiles contain information on colour varieties, gender identities, diet, health, housing, companionship, noise level, ability to talk and mimic, tamability and playfulness. Each bird profile is accompanied by a photo. By the author of Dog Breeds: Which is Your Perfect Pet? and Cat Breeds: Which is Your Perfect...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Feathered Companions: A Guide to Pet Birds" is an immersive and comprehensive exploration into the captivating world of avian companionship. This guide is more than just a manual; it is a celebration of the unique bond between humans and their feathered friends. From choosing the right pet bird to understanding their natural behaviors, the book provides invaluable insights, practical tips, and real-life case studies to guide both novice and experienced...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Feathered Friends Speak: Mastering Parrot Communication & Training" is a transformative guide that unveils the secrets to developing a profound connection with your parrot. Through expert insights, practical exercises, and heartwarming stories, this book empowers parrot owners to understand the intricate language of their feathered companions. From the basics of parrot care to advanced training techniques, readers will discover how to foster an environment...
Author
Series
Really Bird story volume 5
Publisher
Red Comet Press, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Staying warm inside while his friends play outside in the snow, Really Bird is delighted when they all come up with a creative solution for him to be included despite not quite feeling up to facing the cold weather.
Author
Series
Really Bird story volume 4
Publisher
Red Comet Press, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Really Bird is a small bird who lives in a large city park. Today he is thinking...I really want to make lemonade! But it will take working together to make a unique refreshing drink."--Cover, page 4.
Author
Language
Français
Description
Ce livre est une plongée captivante dans le monde éthéré des oiseaux, offrant une exploration riche et approfondie de leur diversité, de leurs comportements intrigants et de l'impact vital qu'ils ont sur notre planète. Chaque chapitre offre une perspective unique, de la biologie fascinante aux migrations extraordinaires, en passant par les défis de conservation. Cet ouvrage vous invite à découvrir la beauté de ces créatures ailées tout...
Author
Language
English
Description
About the Book Rhea and Other Ratites looks at and compares the social structures, breeding, and management of these fascinating creatures both in captivity and in the wild. About the Author Donald Bruning, Ph.D. grew up on a dairy farm in Colorado, where he developed a love for animals. In college and graduate school, his interest in zoology grew rapidly and after his first course in ornithology, he knew it was what he wanted to do. After completing...
Author
Language
English
Description
Nero: for thousands of years his name has stood synonymous with the Roman Empire. But why? What was it about this enigmatic personality that catapulted him into becoming Emperor as a 16-year-old? It was at a time when Rome not only ruled the world, but also managed to house 1 million inhabitants - a population achievement not reached for almost a further 2,000 years when Queen Victoria reigned in London. In his heyday, pagan priests proclaimed that...
Author
Language
English
Description
Ever wonder what it's like to have a zoo in your backyard? The dream isn't as far-fetched as you think.Michael Holmes and his mother did it. And this book recounts every animal they saw in their zoo that had no cages, and could be visited by birds and animals at will.All it took was wild idea, and few hundred dollars of animal food. Welcome to the backyard zoo!
Author
Language
English
Description
Avid North American birders share wit, wisdom, advice, and what fuels their passion for birds. Birding gets you outside, helps you de-stress, exercises your body and mind, puts your day-to-day problems in perspective, and can be lots of fun. Birders know this, and in this collection of thirty-seven brief essays, birders from diverse backgrounds share their sense of wonder, joy, and purpose about their passion (and sometimes obsession). From the Pacific...
15) Penguins
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Many young readers like penguins because of their cute waddle or their fluffy chicks. Penguins are fun to watch slide down the snow and ice of their home into the water to look for fish. In this book, readers can find out more about what penguins eat, how they care for their chicks, their special body parts, and more. Written for beginning readers, each spread features complete sentences, perfect for practicing reading fluency as well as full-color...
16) Superpuffin
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Superpuffin is no ordinary puffin. He can fly at twenty times the speed of sound. He lives in a burrow on the cliffs at Sumburgh Head in Shetland. His friend Thomas lives in a bungalow in Bayswater, New Zealand. One night Superpuffin collects Thomas and 45 minutes later they land on a beach in Shetland where the otters are playing...
Author
Language
English
Description
Puffernut Flies South is a warm hearted fantasy for the young and the young at heart. A careless moment and an unplanned escape plunge Puffernut, a young cockatiel, into the wondrous world beyond his cage. When he discovers that he can't find his way back, the best day of his life quickly turns from exciting to a little scary. Led astray by strangers, Puffernut embarks on a misdirected search for home. As his unplanned flight of passage takes him...
Author
Language
English
Description
What happens to a flamingo who can't dance?Fernando feels self-conscious and embarrassed about joining the other flamingos in their 'Dance on the Water' to find a mate. He thinks he is clumsy and there's no chance a flamingo will ever choose him. However, his mother lovingly encourages him to practice and be patient.Practicing each day does give Fernando some success and confidence. However, a sudden setback, and some taunting and name calling from...
Author
Language
English
Description
Mrs. Morgan Rescues... a Parrot! is the fifth story in a series created for independent readers ages eight and up. Younger readers may enjoy this book if it is read to them.This short story has 3,892 words and a few pictures. It is not a picture book but rather the pictures of the main characters are meant to enhance the story.Mrs. Morgan lives in Savannah, Georgia. She is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and rescues and fosters both wild and domestic...
Author
Language
English
Description
One afternoon, while enjoying a long weekend with their parents at their cabin in Wisconsin, Lizbeth and Ian decide to take a rowboat ride on Pine Lake. Fishing for bluegills, or watching the diving loons while paddling along would usually be considered a good trip. But Lizbeth and Ian could not imagine the adventure that lay before them this day. They were accustomed to seeing a varied selection of wildlife at the lake, but coming face to face with...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request