National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America - Softcover

Laura Erickson; Jonathan Alderfer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1426210442 ISBN 13: 9781426210440

Publisher: National Geographic Society, 2013

Synopsis

This pocket guide takes the authority and reputation of "National Geographic's" top-selling "Field Guide to the Birds of North America" and turn it short and sweet. Here is a book that meets the same standards of excellence, trimmed down in size and content, tailored to the needs of an eager beginner who may not want to invest in a more comprehensive field guide. Affordable, beautifully illustrated, and easy to carry, this entry-level birding title will welcome newcomers to an activity enjoyed by millions.

About this title

Review:

"Pictures plus facts plus story: a winning combination. A great book for someone with a new or casual interest in birds, and even older children." --The Birder's Library blog

"The slim 192-page Pocket Guide provides helpful tips, such as how to use binoculars and how to look at an unfamiliar bird in order to identify it." --BirdWatching Magazine

"Affordable and lightweight enough to carry on any outing...a perfect way for the whole family to discover the joys of bird-watching and explore the continent's amazing bird life." --FatBirder.com

"A great introduction to North America's common birds, promoting not only identification but also a genuine interest in birds." The Birder's Library

About the Author:

LAURA ERICKSON has been a scientist, teacher, writer, wildlife rehabilitator, blogger, public speaker, photographer, and Science Editor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. She's written six previous books about birds, including a National Outdoor Book Award winner. She's currently a columnist and contributing editor for "BirdWatching" magazine. She produces the long-running "For the Birds" radio program for many public radio stations; the program is podcast on iTunes. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.
JONATHAN ALDERFER, artist and naturalist, is the resident birding expert at National Geographic. He is author and editor of numerous National Geographic birding books, including co-author of the top-selling "Field Guide to the Birds of North America. " The author lives Washington, D.C..

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1426210442
• ISBN 13: 9781426210440
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192