Birds Every Child Should Know

Autori

• Neltje Blanchan

Parametri

• 348 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Manuali e guide
• Natura
• Natura, animali
• Saggistica
• Scienza

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Delving into the enchanting world of over one hundred birds, this collection offers vivid descriptions of their physical traits, behaviors, and nesting habits, often resembling fairy tales. Notable examples include the mesmerizing call of the mockingbird and the delicate construction of the yellow warbler's nest. The author intertwines folk history with contemporary environmental concerns, highlighting threats to avian life. Cornelia Mutel's foreword contextualizes the work within a historical movement for bird conservation, emphasizing women's roles in early environmental activism.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2000

(In brossura)