Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

North Carolina

A simple description of different types of birds--how they sound and what they do.

Have You Seen Birds?

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Book 3 of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series.

Cover and spine heavily worn at edges. Inside pages in good shape with no writing, highlighting or stains.

Books 2, 7, 9 also available.

The third book in the GUARDIANS OF GA'HOOLE series, a classic hero mythology, chronicles Soren's quest for his missing mentor, Ezylryb, and battle against his evil brother, Kludd.Now that Soren has been reunited with his sister, Eglantine, he must face his next challenge: making sense of the mysterious disappearance of his mentor, Ezylryb. When Soren discovers that Ezylryb is in danger, he and his friends Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger devise a plan to save the beloved teacher. In this process, Soren must fight a ferocious foe who wears a terrifying metal beak, sharpened for battle. It's not until the confrontation is over that Soren discovers the true identity of his opponent. The metal beaked warrior is Soren's evil brother, Kludd.

The Rescue (Guardians of Ga'Hoole #3)

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Book 2 of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series.

Cover and spine heavily worn at edges. Inside front page has a line whited out. Other inside pages in good shape with no writing, highlighting or stains.

Books 3, 7, 9 also available.

A classic hero mythology about the fight between good and evil, Guardians of Ga'Hoole is filled with adventure, suspense, and heart.It began as a dream. A quest for the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, a mythic place where each night an order of owls rises to perform noble deeds. There Soren, Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger hope to find inspiration to fight the evil that dwells in the owl kingdom. The journey is long and harrowing.When Soren and his friends finally arrive at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, they will be tested in ways they never dreamed and face challenges they never imagined. If they can learn from their leaders and from one another, they will soon become true Ga'Hoolian owls -- honest, brave, wise, and true.

The Journey (Guardians of Ga'Hoole #2)

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Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

New York

The Birds Around Us

Virginia

Birds of North America

Eliot Porter

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California

Birds of Prey

Iowa

This new series is based on the Peterson Identification System, which uses life-like illustrations to help young naturalists make accurate identifications. The design of each book is straightforward, simple, friendly, and easy to use -- ensuring the success of beginners. Each of the four new titles in the series (SONGBIRDS, WILDFLOWERS, CATERPILLARS, and BUTTERFLIES) features vibrant color photographs of North American plants, birds, and insects in their natural habitats.

Songbirds

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Peterson field guide, Birds of Britain and Europe #paperback #birds #birding #birder #peterson #petersonfieldguides #fieldguide #britain #europe #travel #nature 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Oklahoma

"For nearly 40 years, the Paterson Guide has been the standard field guide to British and European birds. No other book provides such a simple, concise guide to the essential features of bird recognition, enabling precise identification based on comparisons with other species and on distinctive field marks." "The Fifth Edition has been completely reconstructed. Roger Tory Paterson has revised many of the color plates and has painted 32 new color plates, for a total of 96. All the species accounts have been rewritten, and the 364 range maps have been updated." "Although this book will be used by expert birders, in the words of Roger Tory Peterson, known throughout the world for his classic guides, "the purpose of this field guide is to make it easier for 999 out of 1,000 readers to identify birds.""--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe

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#paperback #ya #travel #coast #guide #birds #plants #seashore

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

The Audubon Society Nature Guides

Pacific Coast

#hardcover #photoreference #birds #photography #artists #art

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New Jersey

Nature artists consider reference photos an essential component of the creation process. Each book makes finding the right image easy -- by providing 500+ high-quality photos that show a full range of perspectives and reveal each subject's unique form and characteristics. Four painting demos illustrate how to use these photos in a composition.

Birds

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Minnesota

From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing--What Birds Are Doing, and Why

The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing--and why: "Can birds smell?"; "Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?"; "Do robins 'hear' worms?"

"The book's beauty mirrors the beauty of birds it describes so marvelously." --NPR

In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds--blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees--it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin.

David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults--including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes--it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action.

Unlike any other book he has written, What It's Like to Be a Bird is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds.

What It's Like to Be a Bird

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Book is in great condition except for my name written on the page edge.

Massachusetts

 * Documents mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians
 * Includes over 100 line art illustrations

Details the animals found in the remarkably diverse habitats throughout Virginia and Maryland: their life in the wild, what they look like, what and how they eat, and how they raise their young. Intended for a general audience with any level of knowledge, the material presented serves as an informative companion to a wide range of field guides. The introduction provides general information about the various types of landscape in these Mid-Atlantic states, and how they support wildlife populations.

Wildlife of Virginia and Maryland and Washington, D. C.

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#hardcover #birds #houses #painting #crafts #hobbies 

Maryland

Here's one birdhouse book that's not just for the birds! Although our leathered friends will flutter and fly right to these beautiful homes, many of these 29 projects also make attractive household decorations. Each design features a full-page photograph of the finished product, complete instructions, and detailed patterns. Explore the variety of supplies and painting techniques that go into creating your dream of a birdhouse.

Painted Birdhouses

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Beautiful photos of hummingbirds. 36 page hardback book. 
No markings or tears inside book, but corners are a bit worn as shown in photos. 

Jewels in the Sky

Riveting, pin-sharp photographs capture the lives of nature's jewels in the sky. In this companion volume to Chameleons: Dragons in the Trees, the clear text focuses on the remarkable facts of hummingbird life. It also includes a section on how to attract hummingbirds. Full-color photos.

Hummingbirds

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#hardcover #antique #vintage #kids #children #juvenilefiction #middlegrade #1940s #birds #animals 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

Mrs. Monty and the Birds (1946 Edition)

"Barb and John Frost are testy and bored with each other after fifty years of marriage. At least they have their daughters--Barb's favorite, Juliet, and John's darling, Sadie. The girls themselves couldn't be more different, but at least they [get] along, more or less--until the day John has a stroke, and their house of cards came tumbling down. Now Sadie has to come home to care for her beloved dad--and face the love of her old life. Now Juliet has to wonder if people will notice that despite her perfect life, she's spending an increasing amount of time in the closet having panic attacks"--

Always the Last to Know

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This new series is designed with the beginner in mind. Featuring the original art of celebrated naturalist Roger Tory Peterson; incorporating the Peterson Identification System, the most effective method for bird identification; and using a straightforward design. This series makes field guides accessible and appealing to children. Roger Tory Peterson was the inventor of the modern field guide. Known as the father of modern bird watching, he has been called "the greatest conservationist whoever walked this planet" (ornithologist Chandler S. Robbins). More than anyone else in the twentieth century, his work as an artist, photographer, writer, editor, educator, and conservationist has increased environmental awareness and helped millions to understand and enjoy the natural world. For his work, Dr. Peterson received every major award in the field of conservation; twenty-three honorary degrees from major universities; and the United States' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal o

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clean no highlighting like new South American birds colored bird galleries 

Michigan

Non-Passerines: Rheas to Woodpeckers

A stunningly illustrated field guide to non-passerine birds of South America

Here in an easy-to-use format is an essential guide to the nearly 1,300 species of non-passerine South American birds. It complements Robert Ridgely and Guy Tudor's large reference volumes on the passerines, which are also available in the compact, single-volume edition Field Guide to the Songbirds of South America.

One of things that makes this book special is its use of masterful and alluring illustrations; most neotropical birders will want the book for the illustrations alone. The text concentrates on the key identification features of each species and follows the layout of other books in this series. The book may be used in conjunction with regional and country field guides.

 * Covers nearly 1,300 species
 * Easy-to-use format
 * Complements volumes on passerine birds
 * Contains key identification features
 * More than 150 color illustrations
 * More than 1,270 maps

Birds of South America

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Nice clean book in excellent condition, 1988. Fully illustrated with plans. #birds #birdhouses #hobbies #crafts #carpentry 

Here are plans, diagrams and instructions for 18 feeders and 21 houses -- including weather vane, windowsill, and pagoda feeders; a nesting box; and more elaborate projects such as chalets, a log cabin, a New England home, and an Old West saloon, plus birdbaths. Bonus: Food and housing preferences, migration patterns of many species.

Making Fancy Birdhouses and Feeders

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Seashore

Explore and Discover: Seashore by Angela Wilkes

Why is seaweed slimy? and What lives in a rock pool? are some of the questions answered in this informative and appealing investigation of life at the seashore.

Explore and Discover: Seashore

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Golden Guide to Field Identification of Birds of North America
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Copyright 1983. This book has been loved! Aside from some discoloration on the cover and edges of pages, it's still in great shape. The spine is sturdy. I love the illustrated pages of birds in this one! There is also a sweet note for someone, with birds spotted listed on the back. A treasure from the past. 🥺 #paperback #nature #natureguides #fieldguides #birds #birding #homeschool #hiking #1000hoursoutside #fieldguide #outdoor 

Kansas

Golden Guide to Field Identification of Birds of North America

Excellent condition other than the writing and sticker in the front cover (see pictures). #nature #birding #birds #birdwatching #hobbies #stressrelief #conservation #biology

Missouri

Interviews with Acclaimed Birdwatchers

How and why did our most acclaimed birdwatchers take up birding? What were their early experiences of nature? How have their professional birding careers developed? What motivates them and drives their passion for wildlife? How many birds have they seen?

Mark Avery and Keith Betton, passionate birdwatchers and conservationists, interview members of the birdwatching community to answer these and many other questions about the lives of famous birdwatchers. They take you behind the scenes, and behind the binoculars, of a diverse range of birding and wildlife personalities.

Behind the Binoculars includes interviews with: Chris Packham, Phil Hollom, Stuart Winter, Lee Evans, Steve Gantlett, Mark Cocker, Ian Wallace, Andy Clements, Mike Clarke, Debbie Pain, Keith Betton, Roger Riddington, Ian Newton, Stephanie Tyler, Mark Avery, Stephen Moss, Alan Davies and Ruth Miller, Rebecca Nason and Robert Gillmor.

Behind the Binoculars

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Georgia

Science

A fun, informative take-along guide that will help children identify 15 birds. Kid will also learn how and where birds build their homes and all about their young. Plus the guide features activities that are fun and easy to do. There's also a seven-page scrapbook for drawings and notes.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are sugested. Color illustrations enhance the presentation. ---HORN BOOKS (Tracks, Scats and Signs)

Birds, Nests and Eggs

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#birdidentification #birds #birdsoftheworld #birdwatching #ornithology #ornithologists

Colorado

An Easy-to-Use Guide to Identifying Many of the World’s Birds

With more than 500 full-color photographs and illustrations, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Birds is a stunning, thorough, easy-to-use reference to 424 species of birds from around the world. General information about the evolution, physiology, and traits of these unique animals provides a fascinating introduction to the encyclopedic listing of individual species. Each entry includes the classification, physical characteristics, habitat, and current distribution of the bird, along with insights into its life and habits. Photographs and black-and-white drawings ensure accurate identification in the field. Concise and informative, this is the ideal guide for the backyard bird watcher as well as the expert ornithologist.

Barbara Reid (Illustrator); Joanne F. Oppenheim

Have You Seen Birds?

Kathryn Lasky

The Rescue (Guardians of Ga'Hoole #3)

Kathryn Lasky

The Journey (Guardians of Ga'Hoole #2)

Ortho Books

The Birds Around Us

Eliot Porter

Eliot Porter

Visual Explorers

Birds of Prey

Karen Stray Nolting; Roger Tory Peterson; Karen Stray Nolting; Roger Tory Peterson

Songbirds

Roger T. Peterson; Guy Mountfort; P. A. Hollom; Julian S. Huxley (Introduction by)

A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe

Bayard H. McConnaughey

Pacific Coast

Bart Rulon

Birds

David Allen Sibley

What It's Like to Be a Bird

Charles Fergus; Amelia Hansen (Illustrator)

Wildlife of Virginia and Maryland and Washington, D. C.

Plaid Enterprises Staff

Painted Birdhouses

Esther Q. Tyrrell; Robert A. Tyrrell (Photographer)

Hummingbirds

Marian M. Schoolland

Mrs. Monty and the Birds (1946 Edition)

Kristan Higgins

Always the Last to Know

Karen Stray Nolting; Roger Tory Peterson; Karen Stray Nolting; Roger Tory Peterson

Birds of Prey

Francisco Erize

Birds of South America

Charles R. Self

Making Fancy Birdhouses and Feeders

Angela Wilkes

Explore and Discover: Seashore

Golden guides

Golden Guide to Field Identification of Birds of North America

Mark Avery; Keith Betton

Behind the Binoculars

Mel Boring; Linda Garrow (Illustrator)

Birds, Nests and Eggs

Gianfranco Bologna author; Editor John Bull; publisher Simon and Schuster

Simon and Schuster's Guide to Birds of the World