Peak into naturalist and artist Robert Bateman’s bird science journal in his book Backyard Birds published by Firefly Books. This non-fiction book features information about 16 different birds and is loaded with information and beautifully realistic paintings of each bird and their habitat. Learn about each bird by reading what he included in his science journal notes: length, wingspan, weight, voice, food, range, and habitat. Grow your curiosity and read about bird migration, senses, and their life cycle. This book is perfect for any bird lover, or for science study. 47 pages, softcover.
Backyard Birds
SKU
021770
ISBN
9780228101550
Grade 3-AD
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Product Overview
- Facts about 16 different birds
- Realistic paintings and sketches
Description
Publisher's Description of Backyard Birds
Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist and naturalist Robert
Bateman has painted, sketched and enjoyed birds since he was a young
boy. He shares his passion for birds and his unique talents as artist
and storyteller in this informative introduction to birds for young
readers and beginners at bird watching.
Backyard Birds abounds with Bateman's detailed sketches and full-color paintings of robins, chickadees, woodpeckers, blue jays, finches and many other familiar birds -- capturing their antics and beauty in a way that no photograph can.
The book includes brief facts about the different species, noted below, including their length, wingspan, weight, food, range, habitat and common calls. Bateman also provides his personal tips on identifying, feeding and finding birds.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-AD |
| Brand: | Firefly Books |
| Author: | Robert Bateman |
| ISBN: | 9780228101550 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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