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This practical introduction to all kinds of wildlife will give young readers a useful way in to looking more carefully at the world around them. Whether you live in the town or the country, there are opportunities to look at nature of some kind! Trees and flowers are everywhere while in less urban areas there are also different ranges of animals, birds and insects according to the specific location. Mark Boyd offers advice not only on how to be an observant naturalist but also on how to record your observations well. The text is extensive and well-illustrated with photographs of what habitats and species look like.
Synopsis
The RSPB Children's Guide to Nature Watching by Mark Boyd
This new RSPB book is a practical, exciting and comprehensive introduction to nature watching for children....the must-have guide for all young nature enthusiasts! Full colour throughout there are also lots of tips on attracting wildlife to your garden, how to take field notes and much more. It also includes a guide to many common species of British birds, animals and plants, using clear illustrations and describing key identification points, such as behaviour, voice and habitat. Perfect for all the family to use in the garden or on weekend walks.
The full-colour photographs and illustrations guide children through the practicalities of being a wildlife watcher as well as providing a species guide so they can keep track of what they’ve spotted! Discover where to go and when, what equipment to take, tips for getting wildlife to visit the garden and advice on taking field notes.
Reviews
* Carousel (September 2008) * 'An excellent guide to birds and bird watching for the novice or the slightly more experienced. A child-friendly book crammed with wonderful photographs and illustrations...' * Carousel (June 2008) * An excellent introduction to nature watching * Armadillo Magazine * A comprehensive handbook * BBC Wildlife *'
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Book Info
Format
Paperback
160 pages
Author
Mark Boyd
More books by Mark Boyd
Publisher
A & C Black Publishers Ltd an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date
28th March 2013
ISBN
9781408187579
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