Description
This new RSPB book is a practical, exciting and comprehensive introduction to nature watching for children. With full-colour photographs and illustrations throughout, it discusses both general practicalities and helps you identify many common species of British birds, animals and plants. It's the must-have guide for all young nature enthusiasts!
About the Author
Mark Boyd grew up in Dorset, where his love of birds, badgers, butterflies and other wildlife flourished. He trained as a bird ringer in his teens, studied Ecology at Loughborough University and wrote his doctorate on primroses at The Open University. Since 1989, he has worked for the RSPB, first as an editor, then web manager, youth manager and, today, as head of youth and education.
Reviews
'With winter birds visiting your garden for food, the RSPB Children's Guide To Birdwatching is ideal for spotting your feathered friends! It's a great guide to watching birds and is jam-packed with colour photographs and paintings.' * www.ngkids.co.uk, (18th Dec 2007) *
"I wish this guide had been around when I began birding!" * The Observer (June 2008) *
" An excellent book to encourage what could become a worthwhile and long passion " * 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 *
Book Information
ISBN 9781408187579
Author Mark Boyd
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint A & C Black (Childrens books)
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 344g