Author: Geoffrey Edward Hill
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426205716
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Why is a cardinal red and a bluebird blue? How has color camouflage evolved? These are just a few of the fascinating questions explored in this work on coloration and plumage, and their key role in avian life. 200 full-color photos.
National Geographic Bird Coloration
Author: Geoffrey Edward Hill
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426205716
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Why is a cardinal red and a bluebird blue? How has color camouflage evolved? These are just a few of the fascinating questions explored in this work on coloration and plumage, and their key role in avian life. 200 full-color photos.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426205716
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Why is a cardinal red and a bluebird blue? How has color camouflage evolved? These are just a few of the fascinating questions explored in this work on coloration and plumage, and their key role in avian life. 200 full-color photos.
National Geographic Complete Birds of North America
Author: Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426213735
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
"Companion to National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America"--Cover.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426213735
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
"Companion to National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America"--Cover.
National Geographic Angry Birds
Author: Mel White
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426209967
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Showcases real-world angry birds and 50 fantastic stories peppered with tips to avoid them, as well as fascinating facts about angry bird behavior. In addition to the funny and light-hearted real-life angry bird stories, the story of the Angry Birds we all know and love from the hit game is revealed...
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426209967
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Showcases real-world angry birds and 50 fantastic stories peppered with tips to avoid them, as well as fascinating facts about angry bird behavior. In addition to the funny and light-hearted real-life angry bird stories, the story of the Angry Birds we all know and love from the hit game is revealed...
The Splendor of Birds
Author: National Geographic
Publisher:
ISBN: 1426219679
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
An elegant collection of the best artwork and photography from the National Geographic archives depicting the magnificence of birds. Bird, nature, and art lovers alike will treasure this sumptuous visual celebration of the colors, forms, and behaviors of the winged wonders who share our world as they have been explored, displayed, and revealed throughout the years by National Geographic. The book moves chronologically so readers witness the tremendous growth in our knowledge of birds over the last 130 years, as well as the new frontiers in technology and observation--from luminous vintage paintings and classic black and white photographs to state-of-the art high-speed and telephoto camera shots that reveal moments rarely seen and sights invisible to the human eye. The wide diversity of pictures captures beloved songbirds outside the kitchen window, theatrical courtship dance of birds of paradise, tender moments inside a tern's nest, or the vivid flash of a hummingbird's flight. Readers will delight in seeing iconic species from around the world through the eyes of acclaimed National Geographic wildlife photographers such as Chris Johns, Frans Lanting, Joel Sartore, and Tim Laman and reading excerpted passages from Arthur A. Allen, Roger Tory Peterson, Douglas Chadwick, Jane Goodall, and other great explorers. Exquisitely produced and expertly curated, this visual treasury displays as never before the irresistible beauty, grace, and intelligence of our feathered friends.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1426219679
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
An elegant collection of the best artwork and photography from the National Geographic archives depicting the magnificence of birds. Bird, nature, and art lovers alike will treasure this sumptuous visual celebration of the colors, forms, and behaviors of the winged wonders who share our world as they have been explored, displayed, and revealed throughout the years by National Geographic. The book moves chronologically so readers witness the tremendous growth in our knowledge of birds over the last 130 years, as well as the new frontiers in technology and observation--from luminous vintage paintings and classic black and white photographs to state-of-the art high-speed and telephoto camera shots that reveal moments rarely seen and sights invisible to the human eye. The wide diversity of pictures captures beloved songbirds outside the kitchen window, theatrical courtship dance of birds of paradise, tender moments inside a tern's nest, or the vivid flash of a hummingbird's flight. Readers will delight in seeing iconic species from around the world through the eyes of acclaimed National Geographic wildlife photographers such as Chris Johns, Frans Lanting, Joel Sartore, and Tim Laman and reading excerpted passages from Arthur A. Allen, Roger Tory Peterson, Douglas Chadwick, Jane Goodall, and other great explorers. Exquisitely produced and expertly curated, this visual treasury displays as never before the irresistible beauty, grace, and intelligence of our feathered friends.
National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America
Author: Laura Erickson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426210442
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Presents information about 160 North American bird species, including facts about physical features, voice, habitat, food, and a map indicating the regions in which each species can be found.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426210442
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Presents information about 160 North American bird species, including facts about physical features, voice, habitat, food, and a map indicating the regions in which each species can be found.
National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America
Author: Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 9781426310959
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A guide to North American birds.
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 9781426310959
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A guide to North American birds.
National Geographic Bird Coloration
Author: Geoffrey Edward Hill
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426205716
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Why is a cardinal red and a bluebird blue? How has color camouflage evolved? These are just a few of the fascinating questions explored in this work on coloration and plumage, and their key role in avian life. 200 full-color photos.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426205716
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Why is a cardinal red and a bluebird blue? How has color camouflage evolved? These are just a few of the fascinating questions explored in this work on coloration and plumage, and their key role in avian life. 200 full-color photos.
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Pennsylvania
Author: Jonathan Alderfer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9780792255628
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Designed to fit in a backpack or pocket for easy access, each of these handy and popular bird field guides comprises 272 pages and features about 175 birds organized by family as approved by the American Ornithological Union. Standard features include: Locator Map at the front listing regional birding hotspots; Introduction by an expert on where to find the state's top birds; How-To-Use Section with general tips on birding and advice on making the most of the guide; 125 Easy-Access Individual Entries providing a photograph of the bird in its habitat, recognition clues, specific details on behavior, habitat, and local sites, plus a special "Field Note" with artwork for extra help in tricky identifications; Alphabetical Index with life list; and Color-coded Index. Pennsylvania offers a winning variety of city and country birds. See the bright-colored, vocal Yellow-billed Cuckoo; the migratory Snow Goose; the stunning Red-Tailed Hawk; the olive Acadian Flycatcher, and more.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9780792255628
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Designed to fit in a backpack or pocket for easy access, each of these handy and popular bird field guides comprises 272 pages and features about 175 birds organized by family as approved by the American Ornithological Union. Standard features include: Locator Map at the front listing regional birding hotspots; Introduction by an expert on where to find the state's top birds; How-To-Use Section with general tips on birding and advice on making the most of the guide; 125 Easy-Access Individual Entries providing a photograph of the bird in its habitat, recognition clues, specific details on behavior, habitat, and local sites, plus a special "Field Note" with artwork for extra help in tricky identifications; Alphabetical Index with life list; and Color-coded Index. Pennsylvania offers a winning variety of city and country birds. See the bright-colored, vocal Yellow-billed Cuckoo; the migratory Snow Goose; the stunning Red-Tailed Hawk; the olive Acadian Flycatcher, and more.
National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America, Second Edition
Author: Jonathan Alderfer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426330731
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
"Updated guide to birds in North America, for kids"--
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426330731
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
"Updated guide to birds in North America, for kids"--
Birds
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426328435
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
"Pictures and information about birds for very young children"--
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426328435
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
"Pictures and information about birds for very young children"--