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Available
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Collection
Publication
Penguin Books (1979), 112 pages
Description
Describes the animals, birds, trees, and flowers that the amateur naturalist is likely to encounter in each season.
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LibraryThing member juniperSun
An introduction to different ecosystems (woods, meadow, lake/stream, and pond) in each of the 4 seasons. Written for Britain, there are enough similarities to be enjoyable in America (once you figure out some of the alternate names e.g. "lime" for basswood).
The Richard Adams' text includes quotes
My favorite part is the 2-page spreads of artwork with clears colors outlined in black. While it is not detailed enough for plant ID, there is a numbered key to each illustration identifying the birds, insects, animals and plants.
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from poems, and a conversational approach which encourages exploration of nature. There is also a more scientific explanations and spot illustrations for many species and ecological concepts, e.g. plant life changes with altitude & latitude, animal shelters, pollination, animal dispersion, animal camoflage and temperature control.My favorite part is the 2-page spreads of artwork with clears colors outlined in black. While it is not detailed enough for plant ID, there is a numbered key to each illustration identifying the birds, insects, animals and plants.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
112 p.; 7 inches
ISBN
0140042059 / 9780140042054
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