Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Secrets of a Wildlife Watcher Secrets of a Wildlife Watcher Jim Arnosky Explains the techniques used in finding wild animals such as owls, turtles, squirrels, foxes, beavers, and deer, and in getting close enough to study their behavior. OL15766W
Sea turtle watching Sea turtle watching Diane Bair,Pamela Wright Describes several species of sea turtles, their characteristics and habitats, as well as places and techniques for safely observing these endangered animals. OL15968611W
Flying blind Flying blind Mitchell, Don "When Middlebury writing professor Don Mitchell was approached by a biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department about tracking endangered Indiana bats on his 150-acre farm in Vermont's pi… OL17878120W
Keep looking! Keep looking! Millicent E. Selsam As the reader turns the page, a new animal is added to an illustration of a country home in the winter. OL1876419W
The A to Z of wildlife watching The A to Z of wildlife watching Lonely Planet Publications (Firm) "Discover the best places to spot 300 of the world's most exciting and unusual creatures, from the soaring Andean condor and prowling Bengal tiger, to singing humpback whales and migrating wildebeest… OL19761239W
The secret language of animals The secret language of animals Janine M. Benyus Humans have always pondered what makes us different from animals. After all, many species exhibit behaviors that resemble our own (or is it the other way around?). This informative volume covers 20 o… OL19980096W
John Muir's book of animals John Muir's book of animals John Muir Peppered throughout famed naturalist John Muir's published work, articles, and letters and journals are wonderful descriptions of animals and stories about his encounters with them.-- OL20025932W
Rat Rat Isabel Thomas Who needs to visit a safari park when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? Each book in this series looks at a different wild animal and takes the reader on a 'city safari'. Special 'Spotter's… OL20854454W
East African wildlife East African wildlife APA Publications (Firm) Highlights the places to observe animals in the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. Provides travel tips along with directory information for national parks and r… OL24160215W
Libre! Libre! Claude Arbour Claude Arbour, naturaliste autodidacte, raconte son amour de la nature et des chiens de traîneau. OL24282116W
New York wildlife viewing guide New York wildlife viewing guide Inc Watchable Wildlife This guidebook spotlights 112 unique locations throughout New York, detailing the wildlife that travelers might see at each site. OL24288622W
Field guide to wildlife viewing in Rocky Mountain National Park Field guide to wildlife viewing in Rocky Mountain National Park Wendy Smith Describes the four ecosystems or life zones of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, and the animals that live in each zone. OL26439025W
Hedgehog Hedgehog Isabel Thomas "Who needs to visit a safari park when you can find wildlife right on your doorstep? This book examines city hedgehogs and discusses where they live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why th… OL26454107W
Watching Nature Watching Nature Monica Russo Describes how to make close-up observations of nature and how to record what you see, including recognizing field marks, identifying plants, noting characteristic sounds, and watching specific animal… OL2753252W
Window on the wild Window on the wild Jack Denton Scott Discusses eleven animals that the author has personally observed: the earthworm, monarch butterfly, beaver, badger, red fox, gray squirrel, weasel, ruffed grouse, bald eagle, loon, and great horned o… OL4973316W
Destination wildlife Destination wildlife Pamela K. Brodowsky 1,001 animals to see before they die.From the worlds only multi-species primate sanctuary in South Africa, to the wild ponies of Assateague Island, to the Blue-Footed Boobies of the Galapagos Islands… OL5828746W
A guide to the birds of East Africa A guide to the birds of East Africa Nicholas Drayson Reserved, honourable Mr Malik. You wouldn't notice him in a Nairobi street – except, perhaps, to comment on his carefully sculpted comb-over – but beneath his unprepossessing exterior lie a warm hear… OL5957351W