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Birds of Prey
Contributor(s): Nolting, Karen Stray (Author), Peterson, Roger Tory (Author)

ISBN: 0395922771 ISBN-13: 9780395922774
Publisher: Mariner Books

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 1999
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Annotation: Lifelike illustrations with arrows pointing to key field marks show readers exactly what to look for to distinguish one bird from another. Full-color illustrations and photos.

Click for more in this series: Peterson Field Guides: Young Naturalists

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc.
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General

Dewey: 598.9

LCCN: 98-35516

Age Level: 10-12

Grade Level: 5-7

Series: Peterson Field Guides: Young Naturalists

Physical Information: 0.14" H x 5.09" W x 8.46" L (0.19 lbs) 48 pages

Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product

Review Citations: Booklist 06/15/1999 pg. 1820
School Library Journal 08/01/1999 pg. 174

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
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 who ever 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

Contributor Bio(s): Peterson, Roger Tory: - ROGER TORY PETERSON, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars.Latimer, Jonathan: - Specialists in the natural and physical sciences, Karen Stray Nolting and Jonathan Latimer have written more than twenty books together. They have written books for adults, as well as both novels and nonfiction for children.

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