LOW FLAT RATE $9.90 AUST-WIDE DELIVERY

Close Notification

Your cart does not contain any items

National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America

Laura Erickson Jonathan Alderfer Jean-Pierre Isbouts

$24.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

QTY:

English
National Geographic Society
15 April 2013
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 and colorful illustrations, this pocket guide is easy on the eyes and easy to stash. A useful color index aids identification; tips throughout show how to observe, track, and identify birds in nature.
By:   , ,
Imprint:   National Geographic Society
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 184mm,  Width: 108mm,  Spine: 12mm
Weight:   234g
ISBN:   9781426210440
ISBN 10:   1426210442
Pages:   192
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 2 to 5 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

LAURA ERICKSONhas been a scientist, teacher, writer, wildliferehabilitator, blogger, public speaker, photographer, and ScienceEditor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. She's written six previousbooks about birds, including a National Outdoor Book Award winner.She's currently a columnist and contributing editor for BirdWatchingmagazine. She produces the long-running ""For the Birds"" radio programfor many public radio stations; the program is podcast on iTunes. Shelives in Duluth, Minnesota. JONATHAN ALDERFER, artist and naturalist, is the resident birding expert at National Geographic. He is author and editor of numerous National Geographic birding books, including co-author of the top-selling Field Guide to the Birds of North America. The author lives Washington, D.C..

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  ""Affordable and lightweight enough to carry on any outing...a perfect way for the whole family to discover the joys of bird-watching and explore the continent's amazing bird life."" --FatBirder.com ""A great introduction to North America’s common birds, promoting not only identification but also a genuine interest in birds."" The Birder's Library


See Also