Author: Esther Quesada Tyrrell
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Robert Tyrrell, the world's foremost photographer of hummingbirds, has successfully captured on film the utterly fascinating day-to-day activities of our colorful North American species. Included among the 235 full-color pictures are never-before-photographed sequences such as nesting, molting, preening and territorial aggression, as well as an unprecedented portfolio of hummingbirds feeding from wildflowers. Esther Tyrrell has written the accompanying illuminating text, by far the most complete and up-to-date information on hummingbirds ever assembled, which will make this book the definitive source for both scientists and the general reader for years to come. This lavishly illustrated volume opens with an introduction to this lovely family of
Hummingbirds, Their Life and Behavior
Author: Esther Quesada Tyrrell
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Robert Tyrrell, the world's foremost photographer of hummingbirds, has successfully captured on film the utterly fascinating day-to-day activities of our colorful North American species. Included among the 235 full-color pictures are never-before-photographed sequences such as nesting, molting, preening and territorial aggression, as well as an unprecedented portfolio of hummingbirds feeding from wildflowers. Esther Tyrrell has written the accompanying illuminating text, by far the most complete and up-to-date information on hummingbirds ever assembled, which will make this book the definitive source for both scientists and the general reader for years to come. This lavishly illustrated volume opens with an introduction to this lovely family of
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Robert Tyrrell, the world's foremost photographer of hummingbirds, has successfully captured on film the utterly fascinating day-to-day activities of our colorful North American species. Included among the 235 full-color pictures are never-before-photographed sequences such as nesting, molting, preening and territorial aggression, as well as an unprecedented portfolio of hummingbirds feeding from wildflowers. Esther Tyrrell has written the accompanying illuminating text, by far the most complete and up-to-date information on hummingbirds ever assembled, which will make this book the definitive source for both scientists and the general reader for years to come. This lavishly illustrated volume opens with an introduction to this lovely family of
Hummingbird
Author: Natalie Lloyd
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338654616
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book From the bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic comes a heartfelt story about a girl who -- armed with her trusty, snazzy wheelchair -- refuses to let her brittle bone disease stand in the way of adventure Twelve-year-old homeschooled Olive is tired of being seen as "fragile" just because she has osteogenesis imperfecta (otherwise known as brittle bone disease) so she's thrilled when she finally convinces her parents to let her attend Macklemore Elementary. Olive can't wait to go to a traditional school and make the friends she's always longed for, until a disastrous first day dashes her hopes of ever fitting in. Then Olive hears whispers about a magical, wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives near Macklemore. It’ll be the solution to all her problems! If she can find the bird and prove herself worthy, the creature will make her most desperate, secret wish come true. When it becomes clear that she can't solve the mystery on her own, Olive teams up with some unlikely allies who help her learn the truth about the bird. And on the way, she just might learn that our fragile places lead us to the most wonderful magic of all...
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338654616
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book From the bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic comes a heartfelt story about a girl who -- armed with her trusty, snazzy wheelchair -- refuses to let her brittle bone disease stand in the way of adventure Twelve-year-old homeschooled Olive is tired of being seen as "fragile" just because she has osteogenesis imperfecta (otherwise known as brittle bone disease) so she's thrilled when she finally convinces her parents to let her attend Macklemore Elementary. Olive can't wait to go to a traditional school and make the friends she's always longed for, until a disastrous first day dashes her hopes of ever fitting in. Then Olive hears whispers about a magical, wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives near Macklemore. It’ll be the solution to all her problems! If she can find the bird and prove herself worthy, the creature will make her most desperate, secret wish come true. When it becomes clear that she can't solve the mystery on her own, Olive teams up with some unlikely allies who help her learn the truth about the bird. And on the way, she just might learn that our fragile places lead us to the most wonderful magic of all...
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Author: June Osborne
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292787987
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
In this invitingly-written book, June Osborne paints a fully detailed portrait of perhaps the best-known hummingbird in the United States, the ruby-throat. There is no mistaking a hummingbird. Even people who hardly know a robin from a sparrow recognize that flash of iridescent feathers and the distinctive hovering flight. So popular have “hummers” become that even casual birdwatchers now travel great distances to hummingbird hot spots to see masses of birds in their annual migrations. Drawing from her own birdwatching experiences, June Osborne offers an “up close and personal” look at a female ruby-throat building her nest and rearing young, as well as an account of a day in the life of a male ruby-throat and stories of the hummers’ migrations between their summer breeding grounds in the United States and Canada and their winter homes in Mexico and Central America. In addition to this life history, Osborne recounts early hummingbird sightings and tells how the bird received its common and scientific names. After an overview of hummingbirds’ distinctive ways of feeding, flying, and conserving energy, she offers a detailed description of the ruby-throat that will help you tell females from males, immature birds from adults, and ruby-throats from similar species. Osborne also takes you on a visit to the “Hummer/Bird Celebration!” at Rockport, reviews hummingbird banding programs, and explains how to attract hummingbirds to your yard or apartment balcony.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292787987
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
In this invitingly-written book, June Osborne paints a fully detailed portrait of perhaps the best-known hummingbird in the United States, the ruby-throat. There is no mistaking a hummingbird. Even people who hardly know a robin from a sparrow recognize that flash of iridescent feathers and the distinctive hovering flight. So popular have “hummers” become that even casual birdwatchers now travel great distances to hummingbird hot spots to see masses of birds in their annual migrations. Drawing from her own birdwatching experiences, June Osborne offers an “up close and personal” look at a female ruby-throat building her nest and rearing young, as well as an account of a day in the life of a male ruby-throat and stories of the hummers’ migrations between their summer breeding grounds in the United States and Canada and their winter homes in Mexico and Central America. In addition to this life history, Osborne recounts early hummingbird sightings and tells how the bird received its common and scientific names. After an overview of hummingbirds’ distinctive ways of feeding, flying, and conserving energy, she offers a detailed description of the ruby-throat that will help you tell females from males, immature birds from adults, and ruby-throats from similar species. Osborne also takes you on a visit to the “Hummer/Bird Celebration!” at Rockport, reviews hummingbird banding programs, and explains how to attract hummingbirds to your yard or apartment balcony.
The Impact of Idealism: Volume 3, Aesthetics and Literature
Author: Nicholas Boyle
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107512808
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
The first study of its kind, The Impact of Idealism assesses the impact of classical German philosophy on science, religion and culture. This third volume explores German Idealism's impact on the literature, art and aesthetics of the last two centuries. Each essay focuses on the legacy of an idea or concept from the high point of German philosophy around 1800, tracing out its influence on the intervening period and its importance for contemporary discussions. As well as a broad geographical and historical range, including Greek tragedy, George Eliot, Thomas Mann and Samuel Beckett, and key musicians and artists such as Wagner, Andy Warhol and Frank Lloyd Wright, the volume's thematic focus is broad. Engaging closely with the key aesthetic texts of German Idealism, this collection uses examples from literature, music, art, architecture and museum studies to demonstrate Idealism's continuing influence.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107512808
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
The first study of its kind, The Impact of Idealism assesses the impact of classical German philosophy on science, religion and culture. This third volume explores German Idealism's impact on the literature, art and aesthetics of the last two centuries. Each essay focuses on the legacy of an idea or concept from the high point of German philosophy around 1800, tracing out its influence on the intervening period and its importance for contemporary discussions. As well as a broad geographical and historical range, including Greek tragedy, George Eliot, Thomas Mann and Samuel Beckett, and key musicians and artists such as Wagner, Andy Warhol and Frank Lloyd Wright, the volume's thematic focus is broad. Engaging closely with the key aesthetic texts of German Idealism, this collection uses examples from literature, music, art, architecture and museum studies to demonstrate Idealism's continuing influence.
We the People Journal (Diary, Notebook)
Author: Peter Pauper Press Inc
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781441334503
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Featuring the Preamble to the Constitution, this journal's cover strikes a timely chord, affirming in our lives and for posterity the value of justice and liberty. 192 lined pages 7-1/4 wide x 9 high (18.4 cm wide x 22.9 cm high) Bookbound Hardcover books lie flat for ease of use Archival/acid-free paper.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781441334503
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Featuring the Preamble to the Constitution, this journal's cover strikes a timely chord, affirming in our lives and for posterity the value of justice and liberty. 192 lined pages 7-1/4 wide x 9 high (18.4 cm wide x 22.9 cm high) Bookbound Hardcover books lie flat for ease of use Archival/acid-free paper.
Jrnl Mid Mermaid
Author: Inc Peter Pauper Press
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781441322746
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Featuring an enchanting cover illustration by popular fantasy artist Stephanie Law! In the company of a seahorse, starfish, and other aquatic creatures, a mermaid swims near a treasure chest on the ocean floor. Gold foil highlights illuminate her jeweled adornments and other design elements. Raised embossing adds dimensional detail. Within the journal, lightly-lined writing are pages are perfect for personal reflection, sketching, or jotting down favorite quotes or poems. Acid-free archival quality paper takes pen or pencil beautifully. Complementary bronze endsheets. Inside back cover pocket holds notes, reminders, business cards, etc. A teal-colored elastic band attached to back cover keeps your place or keeps journal closed. 6-1/4 inches wide by 8-1/4 inches high; fits in most purses, backpacks, and totes. 160 pages.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781441322746
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Featuring an enchanting cover illustration by popular fantasy artist Stephanie Law! In the company of a seahorse, starfish, and other aquatic creatures, a mermaid swims near a treasure chest on the ocean floor. Gold foil highlights illuminate her jeweled adornments and other design elements. Raised embossing adds dimensional detail. Within the journal, lightly-lined writing are pages are perfect for personal reflection, sketching, or jotting down favorite quotes or poems. Acid-free archival quality paper takes pen or pencil beautifully. Complementary bronze endsheets. Inside back cover pocket holds notes, reminders, business cards, etc. A teal-colored elastic band attached to back cover keeps your place or keeps journal closed. 6-1/4 inches wide by 8-1/4 inches high; fits in most purses, backpacks, and totes. 160 pages.
The Hummingbird's Daughter
Author: Luis Alberto Urrea
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0759567514
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
From a Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The House of Broken Angels and Good Night, Irene, discover the epic historical novel following the journey of a young saint fighting for her survival. This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0759567514
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
From a Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The House of Broken Angels and Good Night, Irene, discover the epic historical novel following the journey of a young saint fighting for her survival. This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story.
The Oölogist
The Hummingbird Cabinet
Author: Judith Pascoe
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801443626
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
"This book is . . . a romantic history of romantic collecting."
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801443626
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
"This book is . . . a romantic history of romantic collecting."
The Bird Name Book
Author: Susan Myers
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691236852
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
A marvelously illustrated A-to-Z compendium of bird names from around the globe The Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology—such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway—and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardized English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery. Whether you are a well-traveled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is an ideal companion.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691236852
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
A marvelously illustrated A-to-Z compendium of bird names from around the globe The Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology—such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway—and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardized English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery. Whether you are a well-traveled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is an ideal companion.