Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

Hawks
de Dr Wayne Lynch(Ed. Northword Press) Isbn : 1559718854
8.25 €
Hawks is part of the highly-regarded Our Wild World(tm) series, now exploring the fascinating animals of the American prairies. It is packed with information on the hawk, its habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycle. Our Wild World(tm) titles are in-depth and thorough, and so much more than just a collection of amazing facts. Hawks provides information on all aspects of these raptors, but zeroes in on their amazing predatory behavior. This fun book includes 25 full-color, action photos, several full-color, detailed illustrations, and many«Fun Facts»throughout. Hawks is a detailed and entertaining read, with straightforward language and a kid-friendly approach. Kids find books in the Our Wild World(tm) series perfect for school reports or just for fun.

Hawks
de Dr Wayne Lynch(Ed. Northword Press) Isbn : 1559718862
5.89 €
Hawks is part of the highly-regarded Our Wild World(tm) series, now exploring the fascinating animals of the American prairies. It is packed with information on the hawk, its habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycle. Our Wild World(tm) titles are in-depth and thorough, and so much more than just a collection of amazing facts. Hawks provides information on all aspects of these raptors, but zeroes in on their amazing predatory behavior. This fun book includes 25 full-color, action photos, several full-color, detailed illustrations, and many«Fun Facts»throughout. Hawks is a detailed and entertaining read, with straightforward language and a kid-friendly approach. Kids find books in the Our Wild World(tm) series perfect for school reports or just for fun.

Hawks in the Hand: Adventures in Photography and Falconry
de Frank C. Craighead Jr, John J. Craighead(Ed. The Lyons Press) Isbn : 1558215603
38 €
Hawks in the Hand is an American treasure. First published in 1939 when the authors, Frank and John Craighead - pioneers of American conservation - were just nineteen years old, this chronicle of their early adventures in falconry and wild-bird photography was a groundbreaking book that propelled the identical twins to long-lasting international fame as ecologists. Hawks in the Hand is full of the boundless energy and charming honesty of boys becoming intelligent young men, discovering that the natural world that had been their playground could yield fascinating insights about animal behavior, particularly that of the noble birds of prey. While their discoveries are worthy of any budding scientist, their stories and breathtaking adventures are skillfully rendered and wonderfully entertaini...

Hawking With Golden Eagles
de Martin Hollinshead(Ed. Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada) Isbn : 0888393431
23.69 €
Hawking With Golden Eagles paints a vivid picture of the eagle experience and takes the reader into the skies on a hunt for quarry. Based on practical field experience, Hawking With Golden Eagles is a brekthrough book giving a full account of training and hunting procedures, and takes a close look at the quarries a golden eagle can currently be flown to. Filled with brathaking photographs and insightful descriptions Hawking With Golden Eagles is certain to be enjoyed by anyone wishing to explore the eagle's role within falconry throughout the centuries. Hawking With Golden Eagles is unique, informative, and very impressive.

Impeccable Birdfeeding: How to Discourage Scuffling, Hull-Dropping, Seed-Throwing, Unmentionable Nuisances and Vulgar Chatter at Your Birdfeeder
de Bill Adler(Ed. A Cappella Books) Isbn : 155652157X
9.46 €
Having foiled one pest in his bestselling Outwitting Squirrels, Bill Adler now advises how to discourage scuffling, hull-dropping, seed-throwing, unmentionable nuisances, and vulgar chatter at your birdfeeder. Impeccable Birdfeeding is the answer for those who want the pleasures of wild birds without the mess.

A Dazzle of Hummingbirds
de Bruce Berger(Ed. Blake Pub) Isbn : 0918303192
7.56 €
Have you ever seen a hummingbird's wings stand still? Featuring 33 up-close, brilliant color photographs, A Dazzle of Hummingbirds lets readers peek into the daily life of the world's smallest bird. The book uses lively text to engage young audiences, explaining how hummingbirds care for their young, fly, sing, eat, migrate, and guard their territory. Did you know that hummingbirds can fly upside-down? That they have no ability to smell? And that their brains are proportionally the largest among birds? Reviewed by scientific experts, these and other fascinating facts add interest, as photos and maps portray the diverse habitats, from deserts to backyards, where hummingbirds can be found. This updated edition's new material includes a brand-new "Secrets of Hummingbirds" section - a bullet-p...

A Dazzle Of Hummingbirds: The colorful life of a tiny scarpper
de Bruce Berger(Ed. London Town Press) Isbn : 0966649079
7.56 €
Have you ever seen a hummingbird's wings stand still? Featuring 33 up-close, brilliant color photographs, A Dazzle of Hummingbirds lets readers peek into the daily life of the world's smallest bird. The book uses lively text to engage young audiences, explaining how hummingbirds care for their young, fly, sing, eat, migrate, and guard their territory. Did you know that hummingbirds can fly upside-down? That they have no ability to smell? And that their brains are proportionally the largest among birds? Reviewed by scientific experts, these and other fascinating facts add interest, as photos and maps portray the diverse habitats, from deserts to backyards, where hummingbirds can be found. This updated edition's new material includes a brand-new "Secrets of Hummingbirds" section - a bullet-p...

Feathered Friends of Texas: A Birdwatching Guide for Children
de Jane Scoggins Bauld, Gayle Waldrip(Ed. Eakin Pr) Isbn : 1571687718
7.56 €
Have you ever seen a cedar waxwing? Do you know what habitat a roadrunner prefers? Or how many eggs a ruby-throated hummingbird lays, and what its nest looks like? This guide will answer your questions about Texas birds, and its beautiful photographs will help you recognize them.

Hand-Feeding Backyard Birds: A Step-By-Step Guide
de Hugh Wiberg(Ed. Ballantine Books Inc.) Isbn : 1580171818
18.96 €
Have backyard birds eating from the palm of your hand! "I remember the first time I watched a Black-capped Chickadee fly down from a tree and perch on someone's hand," writes author and bird lover Hugh Wiberg. "Although this happened more than 20 years ago, it was a special moment that will stay with me forever." Before long, Wiberg was enticing birds to his own hand, and he's been hand-feeding birds in his backyard and in sanctuaries ever since. Now he describes the thrills and rewards of hand-feeding and explains how you can enjoy this exciting activity, too. Soon Chickadees, Nuthatches, Titmice, and others will recognize you as their friend and eagerly visit your hand for a snack. Featuring more than 80 color photos and simple instructions, Hand-Feeding Backyard Birds shares Wiberg's se...

Harriers of the World: Their Behaviour and Ecology
de Robert Simmons(Ed. OUP Oxford) Isbn : 0198549644
71.97 €
Harriers are a world-wide group of birds of prey whose mating systems, population dynamics, and evolution are well-studied. This is the first book to synthesise and analyse the masses of data on the behavioural ecology of harriers. It offers an intriguing comparison of breeding systems among harriers in the northern and southern hemispheres, and includes a new phylogeny of the harriers, based on the most recent DNA findings. It is illustrated throughout with original line drawingsof these impressive birds.