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Backyard Birds (Field Guides for Young Naturalists)
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Backyard Birds (Field Guides for Young Naturalists) Paperback - 1999

by Nolting, Karen Stray, Latimer, Jonathan

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Designed with the beginner in mind, this field guide features the art of celebrated naturalist Roger Tory Peterson incorporates the Peterson Identification System--the most effective method for bird identification--and uses a straightforward design. Full-color illustrations and photos.

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Mariner Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
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  • Title Backyard Birds (Field Guides for Young Naturalists)
  • Author Nolting, Karen Stray, Latimer, Jonathan
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition English Language
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Mariner Books, Boston
  • Date 1999-04-26
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # F25A-01408
  • ISBN 9780395922767 / 0395922763
  • Weight 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.3 x 4.8 x 0.2 in (21.08 x 12.19 x 0.51 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 7
  • Themes
    • Theometrics: Secular
  • Library of Congress subjects Birds, Birds - Juvenile literature
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 98-35509
  • Dewey Decimal Code 598

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Summary

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

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Citations

  • Booklist, 06/15/1999, Page 1845
  • School Library Journal, 08/01/1999, Page 174

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