The Burgess Bird Book for Children
The Burgess Bird Book for Children

Author: Thornton W. Burgess

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-05-14

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0486121631

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Downy the Woodpecker, Spooky the Screech Owl, and other winged creatures tell Peter Cottontail about their migration patterns, calls, nesting habits, and more in this blend of fact and fiction. 32 black-and-white illustrations.

A Child's Introduction to Natural History
A Child's Introduction to Natural History

Author: Heather Alexander

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Published: 2016-06-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780316311366

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In the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to Natural History introduces readers ages 8 to 12 to the fascinating wonders of our natural world.Highlighting every kingdom of life--plants, bacteria, mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, rocks and minerals--the book is also full of charming and witty illustrations by Meredith Hamilton plus 30 photographs throughout. The book delves into topics like geology; prehistoric times, including fossils and dinosaurs; how animals move and fly; evolution; biomes; and more. Sidebars throughout offer biographies of naturalists like Charles Darwin, Mary Anning, and Charles Henry Turner. Also includes fun, hands-on projects for kids to do on their own or with adults and 5 origami patterns to create your own paper fox, whale, penguin, and more. Beautifully illustrated and designed, this is an entertaining and educational look at our natural history.

The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Illustrated)
The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Illustrated)

Author: Thornton Burgess

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-16

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Burgess Animal Book for Children', Thornton Burgess provides a delightful and educational exploration of the animal kingdom through the eyes of Peter Rabbit and his friends. Written in a charming narrative style, the book introduces children to various animals and their habits, fostering a love and appreciation for nature. Burgess seamlessly weaves in scientific facts and ecological lessons, making the book both entertaining and informative for young readers. Set in the New England countryside, the book reflects the author's deep connection to nature and his ability to make complex concepts accessible to children. Thornton Burgess, a naturalist and conservationist, drew inspiration from his observations of wildlife to create this classic work. His passion for sharing the wonders of nature with young audiences shines through in every page of the book. 'The Burgess Animal Book for Children' is a timeless classic that every young nature enthusiast should read, offering a captivating and educational journey through the animal kingdom.

The Burgess Animal Book for Children
The Burgess Animal Book for Children

Author: Thornton W. Thornton W. Burgess

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-12-14

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9781981562626

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Thornton Waldo Burgess (January 14, 1874 - June 5, 1965) was a conservationist and author of children's stories. Burgess loved the beauty of nature and its living creatures so much that he wrote about them for 50 years in books and his newspaper column, Bedtime Stories. He was sometimes known as the Bedtime Story-Man. By the time he retired, he had written more than 170 books and 15,000 stories for the daily newspaper column.