Presents a celebration of the beauty of birds and the British and Irish countryside. Following The Crossley ID Guides' award-winning design, this book looks at all regularly occurring species in Britain and Ireland, and shows readers how to identify birds in their natural habitats using size, structure, shape, probability, and behavior.
$21.60Originally published with subtitle: Identifying the more difficult birds of Britain & north-west Europe: London: New Holland, 2013.
$18.01In this unique book Dominic Couzens provides a precise record of what happens in the natural world in Britain for each week of the year. What sets this book apart from other wildlife books is that it includes individual 'diaries' for all the common animals, and covers aquatic life as wells as plants.
$23.41Have you ever wondered what the birds in your garden get up to when they're not tucking into peanuts and seeds on the birdtable? This book takes us, month by month, into the secret lives of our most familiar garden birds, revealing inspiring, intriguing and scandalous real-life dramas.
$22.03Did you know that slugs and snails have spine-tingly good sex; that mosquitoes can dodge raindrops and that Grey Squirrels have regular sleepovers with their neighbours?
$11.69Prepare to be amazed by the most astounding feats in the natural world....
$12.79Following in the footsteps of the bestselling Secret Lives of Garden Birds, this trip around Britain's principal habitats looks beyond the confines of our gardens to expose the extraordinary hidden world of some our most familiar birds.
$20.13Top 100 Birding Sites of the World features detailed accounts of the best birdwatching sites in the world, giving background and first-hand experience of what you can find there. Each is ranked from one to 100. The expertly written and very readable text is backed up by lavish photos of the birds and scenery at each of the chosen hot-spots, including rare images of amazing species and some of the...
$31.46"A wonderful collection of bird superlatives. ... Fascinating facts and beautiful photographs make this one a winner." -- Booklist
$21.47A Patch Made in Heaven is the diary of a wildlife-watching year in a single square kilometre of southern England. Written in wryly humorous style, it details the birds, the animals and the human visitors that turn up and use this tiny parcel of land.
$13.71An intriguing exploration of strange and surprising bird behavior from throughout the avian world.
$19.73Wild destinations away from the crowds and back to nature that you don't have to pay to visit.
$17.01A naturalist's journey to explore and understand the birds that fill the air with their music.
$20.59Captivating stories of the very rare--birds not seen for centuries, birds brought back from the brink of extinction--illustrated with color photographs and maps.
$35.95Suitable for those who have ever dreamt of seeing King Penguins in Antarctica, cassowaries in Queensland or cocks-of-the-rock in Peru, this book features detailed accounts of the best birdwatching sites in the world, giving background and first-hand experience of what you can find there. Each is ranked from one to 100.
Currently Unavailable More detailsResearch has shown that there are many different learning styles, and adding a tactile/kinesthetic element helps your brain to retain the information you've learned. Color Yourself Smart: Dinosaurs does just that. Have fun while learning and improve your memory with this revolutionary new series. Author Dominic Couzens has selected 52 popular dinosaurs and has compiled them here, including intriguing speculations about what led to dinosaur extinction, scientific advances in research and exploration throughout history, dinosaur biology and geography, and a geological profile for each dinosaur. Everything you need for a crash course in dinosaur history is right here in one set, ready to open and begin, or to take on the go. This incredible set includes 52 plates to color, colored pencils from Faber-Castell, and everything you need to begin your introduction to the Jurassic period. Journey back in time and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs, page by page. Color Yourself Smart: Dinosaurs offers the most holistic and fun way to learn about the largest creatures to ever traverse the land.
Currently Unavailable More detailsThis inspiring new book launches readers into the world of birds. It is split into 6 sections: principles of identification; birdwatching equipment / field skills; how birds are built and how they work; breeding, feeding, migration; bird habitats and distribution; how to help birds in your garden.
Currently Unavailable More detailsContains entries on 100 of the most incredible avian species across the world, illustrated with photographs of each. This book describes the natural history and significance of the featured species, with summary information including size; distribution; habitat; classification; population & conservation status; and the reason for inclusion.
Currently Unavailable More detailsPart aspirational encyclopedia, part identification guide, 100 Birds to See in Your Lifetime provides detailed summary information and range maps, along with beautifully written profiles featuring unusual facts, anecdotes and its significance.
$28.46An intimate photographic and pen portrait of one of the world's favorite birds.
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