Backyard Birds

By: Karen Stray Nolting, Roger Tory Peterson, Jonathan Latimer

This new series is designed with the beginner in mind. Featuring the original art of celebrated naturalist Roger Tory Peterson; incorporating the Peterson Identification System, the most effective method for bird identification; and using a straightforward design. This series makes field guides accessible and appealing to children. Roger Tory Peterson was the inventor of the modern field guide. Known as the father of modern bird watching, he has been called "the greatest conservationist who ever walked this planet" (ornithologist Chandler S. Robbins). More than anyone else in the twentieth century, his work as an artist, photographer, writer, editor, educator, and conservationist has increased environmental awareness and helped millions to understand and enjoy the natural world. For his work, Dr. Peterson received every major award in the field of conservation; twenty-three honorary degrees from major universities; and the United States' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal o

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Peterson Field Guides: Young Naturalists

Format: Paperback
ISBN-13/EAN: 9780395922767
ISBN-10: 0395922763
Pages: 48
Price: $6.99
Publication Date: 04/26/1999
Carton Quantity: 50
Age(s): 10,11,12
Grade(s): 5-7
Reading Level:
- Guided Reading Level U

Illustrator

Roger Tory Peterson

ROGER TORY PETERSON, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars.

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Author

Jonathan Latimer

Specialists in the natural and physical sciences, Karen Stray Nolting and Jonathan Latimer have written more than twenty books together. They have written books for adults, as well as both novels and nonfiction for children.

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