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Displaying records 11 through 20 of 4000 |
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Price: $24.95
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Sale: $16.22
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Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Donald Kroodsma
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Publisher: Chronicle Books
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Dewey Decimal Number: 598.1594097
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Publication Date: 2008-04-23
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Reading Level: 192
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Description: Building on the tremendous success of Bird Songs (250,000 copies sold), The Backyard Birdsong Guides are regional, interactive handbooks of birds and their songs for beginning bird-watchers. With a touch-button electronic module housing common vocalizations of 75 species from across Eastern and Central North America, this volume offers a truly sensory way to identify and get to know local birds. Crisply detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations accompany each entry, and up-to-date range maps from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology provide clear geographical reference points. Complete with an introduction to birdsong that will inspire readers to look out their kitchen windows and venture out in the field, this unique book provides an exciting entryway into the subtle art of birding.
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Price: $13.95
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Sale: $7.50
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Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Ralph Helfer
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Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
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Dewey Decimal Number: 791.320929
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Publication Date: 1998-10-01
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Reading Level: 352
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Description: Modoc is the joint biography of a man and an elephant born in a small German circus town on the same day in 1896. Bram was the son of an elephant trainer, Modoc the daughter of his prize performer. The boy and animal grew up devoted to each other. When the Wunderzircus was sold to an American, with no provision to take along the human staff, Bram stowed away on the ship to prevent being separated from his beloved Modoc. A shipwreck off the Indian coast and a sojourn with a maharajah were only the beginning of the pair's incredible adventures. They battled bandits, armed revolutionaries, cruel animal trainers, and greedy circus owners in their quest to stay together. They triumphed against the odds and thrilled American circus audiences with Modoc's dazzling solo performances, only to be torn apart with brutal suddenness, seemingly never to meet again. Hollywood animal trainer Ralph Helfer rescued Modoc from ill-treatment and learned her astonishing story when Bram rediscovered her at Helfer's company. His emotional retelling of this true-life adventure epic will make pulses race and bring tears to readers' eyes. --Wendy Smith
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Price: $24.00
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Sale: $13.32
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Brand: Random House
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Manufacturer: National Geographic
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Jon L. Dunn::Jonathan Alderfer
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Publisher: National Geographic
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Edition: 5
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Dewey Decimal Number: 598.097
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Publication Date: 2006-11-07
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Reading Level: 504
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Description: Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million—and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America will be the essential reference for field identification and the cornerstone of any birder's library. This is the ultimate, indispensable bird field guide—comprehensive, authoritative, portable, sturdy, and easier than ever to use.
Among the the new edition's key elements and practical improvements: Every North American species—more than 960, including a new section on accidental birds—classified according to the latest official American Ornithologists' Union checklist 4,000 full-color illustrations by the foremost bird artists at work todayand newly updated range maps that draw on the latest data New durable cover for added protection against adverse weather, plus informative quick-reference flaps that double as placemarkers New reader-friendly features like thumbtabs that make locating key sections faster and easier, and a quick-find index to direct users straight to the information they need.
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Price: $26.00
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Sale: $13.56
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Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Co
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Vinyl Bound
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Author: Roger Tory Peterson
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 598.097
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Publication Date: 2008-08-01
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Reading Level: 544
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Description: Product Description
In celebration of the centennial of Roger Tory Peterson's birth comes a historic collaboration among renowned birding experts and artists to preserve and enhance the Peterson legacy. This new book combines the Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Birds and Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds into one volume, filled with accessible, concise information and including almost three hours of video podcasts to make bird watching even easier.
• 40 new paintings
• Digital updates to Peterson's original paintings, reflecting the latest knowledge of bird identification
• All new maps for the most up-to-date range information available
• Text rewritten to cover the U.S. and Canada in one guide
• Larger trim size accommodates range maps on every spread
• Contributors include: Michael DiGiorgio, Jeff Gordon, Paul Lehman, Michael O'Brien, Larry Rosche, and Bill Thompson III
• Includes URL to register for access to video podcasts
Excerpts from Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America
Click on each image below to see a larger view
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Colorful songbirds with heavy, seed-crushing bills, cardinals and grosbeaks are popular at feeders.
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In North America, the Orchard and Baltimore Orioles are fairly widespread in the East; Bullock's is widespread in the West; and the Spot-breasted Oriole is limited to South Florida.
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Peterson sometimes painted over figures on a plate and sometimes even cut them out. Canyon Wren was missing from the original art. Michael O'Brien painted a new Canyon Wren for inclusion in the new field guide.
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The Orange Bishop is native to Africa but has been introduced in California. Peterson had not painted this bird for his field guides, so Michael O’Brien painted this one.
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Thumbnail maps help you determine at a glance if a bird is likely to be in your region.
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Large maps in back give detailed range information.
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Price: $21.95
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Sale: $12.74
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Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Ted Andrews
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Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
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Edition: 1st
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Dewey Decimal Number: 133.93
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Publication Date: 1996-09-01
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Reading Level: 400
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Description: Want to learn how to speak the language of critters, large and small? Easy-to-read and understand, Ted Andrews's bestselling Animal Speak shows readers how to identify his or her animal totem and learn how to invoke its energy and use it for personal growth and inner discovery. Nature lovers will love this insightful compendium, chock-full of touching stories about animals, natural history, and animal folklore. Readers will also learn magical animal rites and how to read omens. Animal Speak includes a dictionary of bird, animal, reptile, and insect totems, which describe each creature's meaning. For example, if a person's totem is dragonfly, he or she was most likely excessively emotional and passionate in early years, learning with age to balance it with mental clarity and control. If a dragonfly suddenly shows up in your life, it means you may need to gain a new perspective or make a change. --P. Randall Cohan
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Price: $12.99
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Sale: $4.79
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Manufacturer: Artisan
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Calendar
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Author: National Audubon Society
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Publisher: Artisan
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Edition: Wal
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Publication Date: 2008-06-01
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Reading Level: 28
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Description: For America's 70 million birders, 365 Songbirds presents the thrill of a new sighting every day. Close-up and in vivid full color, these are the familiar warblers that flit around the yard, perch on the feeder, and bring music and beauty to our daily lives. An American Goldfinch decked out in bright summer plummage, a robin's nest with a clutch of blue eggs, a Northern Cardinal perched on a snow-covered branch. Plus woodpeckers, jays, meadowlarks, sparrows, orioles, and jewel-like hummingbirds. In addition to the daily featured birds, one species is celebrated in depth each month, with a large photograph and detailed text.
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Price: $19.95
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Sale: $11.13
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Manufacturer: Knopf
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: David Allen Sibley::Rick Cech
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Publisher: Knopf
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 598.097
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Publication Date: 2003-04-29
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Reading Level: 432
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Description: The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from David Sibley that every birder will want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive, this new guide features 650 bird species plus regional populations found east of the Rocky Mountains. Accounts include stunningly accurate illustrations—more than 4,200 in total—with descriptive caption text pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry contains new text concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Accounts also include brand-new maps created from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent.
The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America is an indispensable resource for all birders seeking an authoritative and portable guide to the birds of the East.
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Price: $7.99
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Sale: $3.85
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Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
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Author: James Herriot
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Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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Edition: 1st
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Dewey Decimal Number: 636.089092
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Publication Date: 1998-04-15
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Reading Level: 448
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Description: Take an unforgettable journey through the English countryside and into the homes of its inhabitants-- four-legged and otherwise-- with the world's best-loved animal doctor.For over 25 years-- since All Creatures Great and Small was first published-- readers have delighted to the storytelling genius of James Herriot, the Yorkshire veterinarian whose fascinating vignettes brim with the wonder of life, animal and human.Whether struggling mightily to position a calf for birthing, or comforting a lonely old man whose beloved dog and only companion has died, Herriot's heartwarming and often hilarious stories of his first years as a country vet perfectly depict the wonderful relationship between man and animal-- and they intimately portray a man whose humor, compassion , and love of life are truly inspiring.
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Price: $14.95
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Sale: $9.08
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Manufacturer: Light-Beams Publishing
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Barry Kane::Tracy Kane
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Publisher: Light-Beams Publishing
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 590
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Publication Date: 2006-06-01
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Reading Level: 56
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Description: Take a peek! Just turn these pages and discover a world filled with whimsical habitats constructed from natural materials. The idea is to entice a fairy to stop by for a visit. From rustic dwellings to fairy mansions, these small structures are appearing in woods, parks, backyard gardens and even at the beach. But beware! Building fairy houses can be addictive for all ages. Symptoms include exploring the outdoors, being creative, sparking the imagination and discovering Nature s enchantment. You know you re really hooked when you start building fairy houses ... everywhere!
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Price: $19.95
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Sale: $11.84
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Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Turtleback
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
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Edition: 5th
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Dewey Decimal Number: 598.097
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Publication Date: 2002-04-04
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Reading Level: 450
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Description: Roger Tory Peterson had already made his mark with his innovative field guide when he conducted DDT research during World War II. His friend and fellow naturalist Rachel Carson built on these efforts and eventually wrote Silent Spring, a landmark text that, along with Peterson"s field guide, jump-started the modern environmental movement.
By combining the tireless observation of a scientist with the imaginative skills of an artist and writer, Peterson created a field guide that Robert Bateman, in his foreword to the fifth edition, says was the doorway for millions of people into the wonderland of natural history.
The Peterson Identification System has been used in the more than fifty books that make up the Peterson Field Guide series. Peterson"s magnum opus, now in its fifth edition, created the trail for countless field guides to follow. They are still following year by year, but his is the standard by which all other field guides are judged.
On the morning of July 28, 1996, Roger Peterson was painting his final bird plate. He died peacefully in his sleep later that day. It is fitting that his final work—a culmination of more than sixty years of observing, painting, and writing—should be this one, a revision of the guide that started his legacy.
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