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The Burgess Bird Book for Children

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

by Thornton W. Burgess Illustrated by Louis Agassiz Fuertes
Renowned naturalist and author of children's books on wildlife successfully blends information and entertainment in his book about birds, among them saucy Jenny Wren, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, Creaker the Purple Grackle, Downy the Woodpecker, and other feathered friends. Thirty-two black-and-white illustrations. Learn all about birds' physical appearance, eating and nesting habits, migration patterns, songs, and calls.
Ages
11, 3, 6, 8, 12, 4, 7, 9, 10, 5
Interest Level
Grades PreK - 7
Publisher
Dover Publications
Number of Pages
240
Genre
General Nonfiction

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