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ISBN: 0486428400

ISBN13: 9780486428406

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

Name: Horrible
Item: The Burgess Bird Book for Children
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by Thornton W. Burgess

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Book Overview

Parents, teachers, and young readers all over the world have enthusiastically welcomed the Dover reprints of Thornton Burgess's classic nature books, including the perennial bestseller, The Adventures of Peter Cottontail. In the present volume, the author's goal of introducing children to the fascinating subject of bird life is brilliantly realized in story fashion. While "interviewing" Slaty the Junco, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, and dozens of other common birds, our guides, Peter Rabbit and saucy Jenny Wren -- and, of course, the reader -- learn about their physical appearances, eating and nesting habits, and songs and calls. Over eighty years after its first publication, the book remains noteworthy and valuable for its extraordinarily successful blend of information and entertainment.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0486428400

ISBN13:9780486428406

Release Date:April 2003

Publisher:Dover Publications

Length:272 Pages

Weight:0.72 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.8" x 8.4"

Age Range:8 to 14 years

Grade Range:Grades 3 to 9

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Published by Lisa , 22 days ago

Poorly done copy of the book, with tiny writing and no illustrations. Very disappointed and will not let me return.

My 8yr old son loves this book!

Published by Conny , 4 years ago

My son does not want to stop reading this book - so much great information about different kinds of birds all from the perspective of Peter Rabbit!

Especially recommended as a read-aloud tool for parents

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago

Thornton Burgess' stories 'interview' typical birds for kids, using these interviews to teach the basics on different common birds' appearances, behavior, eating and songs. His classic appeared in 1919 to much acclaim, and Dover's economy-minded paperwork reprint offers new generations the same introduction. The Burgess Bird Book For Children is especially recommended as a read-aloud tool for parents.