Raptor through birds hardcover

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A stunning debut in the tradition of Robert Macfarlane and Helen Macdonald Of all the birds of the British Isles, the raptor reigns supreme, sparking the imagination like no other. In this magnificent hymn to these beautiful animals, James Macdonald Lockhart explores all fifteen breeding birds of prey on these shores - from the hen harrier swimming over the land in the dregs of a May gale on Orkney, to the ghostly sparrowhawk displaying in the fields around his home in Warwickshire. This is a book that will change how we think of our own skies. Features Summary A stunning debut in the tradition of Robert Macfarlane and Helen Macdonald Author James Macdonald Lockhart Publisher Fourth Estate Release date 20160211 Pages 376 ISBN 0-00-745987-4 ISBN 13 978-0-00-745987-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days What if animals and plants knew maths, just like us? Would flowers bloom in patterns? Would raindrops fall in rhythm? Would birds balance evenly on branches? In Sorting through Spring, nature comes to life to help children grasp concepts of patterning, sorting, data management, and probability.Maths in Nature is a lovely four book series, which explores seasonal and natural beauty through maths concepts, which are made engaging with energetic and colourful paper collage illustrations, poetic language and thoughtful questions. Each book also includes nature notes at the end, which give more information about the animals and plants featured in the seasonal scenes. Colourful, cut- paper collage art uniquely evokes the natural world, while two levels of text - one a lyrical story, the other asking children to problem-solve - bring the reader to a full understanding of the maths concept being covered. The engaging "What if?" format of these informational picture books is sure to delight five- to seven-year-olds. Features Summary Journey into the natural world and discover that numbers, patterns and shapes can be found by observing everyday plants and animals Author Lizann Flatt Publisher Franklin Watts Release date 20170727 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4451-5777-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4451-5777-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days This fascinating book includes W. H. Hudson's original 1893 account of the birds found in a village in southeast England and compares the species and populations that occurred then with those that are present today. The striking differences are explored in relation to changes in the countryside during the intervening century and through anecdotes gathered from local residents. Incorporating the original text of W. H. Hudson (cofounder of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) from ca. 1893, it includes species accounts of birds in typical rural villages at that time, behavior of countryside birds and our relationship with them, a reminder of a slower pace of life, and a reflection on the many changes in village life and its effects on bird life down the years to the present time. Containing anecdotal considerations of birds and our current generation's knowledge of them, it is illustrated in sepia and full-color images. Features Summary Includes W H Hudson's 1893 account of the birds found in a village in southeast England and compares the species and populations that occurred then with those that are present today... Author W. H. Hudson (Author), Brian Clews (Author) Publisher Wild Guides Release date 20061201 Pages 136 ISBN 1-903657-15-6 ISBN 13 978-1-903657-15-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The Last Animal by Abby Geni is that rare literary find -- a remarkable series of stories unified around one theme: people who use the interface between the human and the natural world to contend with their modern challenges in love, loss, and family life. These are vibrant, weighty stories that herald the arrival of a young writer of surprising feeling and depth. "Terror Birds" tracks the dissolution of a marriage set against an ostrich farm in the sweltering Arizona desert; "Dharma at the Gate" features the tempest of young love as a teenaged girl must choose between man's best friend, her damaged boyfriend, and a beckoning future; "Captivity" follows an octopus handler at an aquarium still haunted by the disappearance of her brother years ago; "The Girls of Apache Bryn Mawr" details a Greek chorus of Jewish girls at a summer camp whose favorite counselor goes missing under suspicious circumstances; "In the Spirit Room" centers on a scientist suffering the heartbreaking loss of a parent from Alzheimer's while living in the natural history museum where they both worked; in "Fire Blight" a father grieving over his wife's recent miscarriage finds an outlet for comfort in their backyard garden and makes a surprising discovery on how to cherish living things; and in the title story, a retired woman traces the steps of the husband who left her thirty years ago, burning the letters he had sent along the way, while the luminous and exotic wildlife of the Pacific Ocean opens up to receive her. Unflinching, exciting, ambitious and yet heartfelt, The Last Animal will guide readers through a menagerie of settings and landscapes as it underscores the connection among all living things. Features Summary The Last Animal by Abby Geni is that rare literary find -- a remarkable series of stories unified around one theme: people who use the interface between the human and the natural world to contend with their modern challenges in love... Author Abby Geni Publisher Counterpoint Release date 20130910 Pages 304 ISBN 1-61902-182-X ISBN 13 978-1-61902-182-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours This latest installment in the popular Strange and Wonderful series by Laurence Pringle is an easy-to-read and comprehensive introduction to owl species from all over the world. Stuffed with scintillating science facts and large, colored illustrations from Meryl Henderson, this great educational book is sure to resonate with young animal lovers seeking to learn more about these elusive ghost birds. From the tiny elf owl that weighs less than two ounces to the Eurasian eagle owl that can have a wing span of over five feet, each individual species is described and masterfully pictured in vivid detail through clear, informative text with accompanying artwork. Various facets of the owls' lives are discussed, including their habitats, diet, mating habits, vision, physiology, digestion, and parenting. This miniature encyclopedia, complete with a glossary, index, and further resources, offers a wealth of knowledge to aspiring avian enthusiasts and contains enough factoids to allow even fledgling readers to soar to new heights. School Library Journal says: Back matter will lead young researchers to learn more, and the glossary is especially informative. A great purchase for report writers, budding ornithologists, and generally curious readers." Features Summary Explores the life of the elusive night creature, the owl, found on every continent except Antarctica. Author Laurence Pringle (Author), Meryl Henderson (Illustrator) Publisher Boyds Mills Press Release date 20160221 Pages 32 ISBN 1-62091-651-7 ISBN 13 978-1-62091-651-3