Rosie's Rescue

Rosie's Rescue
Author: Edward Ritts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre: Animal rescue
ISBN: 9781933926629

Read aloud book for 2-4 year-old children about an unusual, odd looking pink bird, The Roseate Spoonbill. The story features the life cycle of the species, the natural habitat, its challenges and dangers, human intervention and rescue, and finally the life cycle repeating. Beautiful watercolor illustrations featuring the Florida pinks and blues.

Roseate Spoonbill

Roseate Spoonbill
Author: Ellen Lawrence
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781944102531

It's early morning in a swamp. A roseate spoonbill is wading through a shallow pond. Slowly, the bird sweeps its long, spoon-shaped bill back and forth through the water. The colorful bird is feeling for small fish and shrimp. When its super-sensitive bill detects movement in the murky waters, the bird grabs its prey and gobbles it down. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn all about roseate spoonbills and their swamp habitat, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Built-in activities, such as guessing how the bird got its name and finding objects equivalent to the weight of a newly hatched spoonbill chick, give readers a chance to gain insights beyond the facts and figures.

Storks, Ibises and Spoonbills of the World

Storks, Ibises and Spoonbills of the World
Author: James Hancock
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2010-09-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1408135000

Everything you ever wanted to know about storks, ibises and spoonbills. Some of the world's largest and most spectacular birds are to be found among this group of wading birds. Tragically, they also include many of the world's most endangered species, as changes in land use erode their wetland habitats. Some like the White Stork have lived alongside humans for hundreds of years and are well known from numerous studies. Others, like the Storm's stork and ibises of West Africa, South-East Asia and South America live so secluded a life in the remote corners of the globe that they will probably be extinct before even the most basic details of their biology are known. In this monograph, three authors and two artists have combined their skills to capture what is known of this group of wading birds. The text opens with general chapters on taxonomy and feeding, breeding and behaviour, followed by detailed coverage of each species.

Roseate Spoonbill

Roseate Spoonbill
Author: Stephen Person
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617726133

In the late 1800s, the roseate spoonbill was on the brink of extinction in North America. This large bird was hunted for its beautiful pink-and-white feathers, which were used to make hats and fans. However, conservationists and government agencies stepped in to help, and their efforts helped the roseate spoonbill population recover. These animals can now be found in the wetlands of Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. The birds’ future survival depends on protecting their habitat in the Gulf Coast region. In Roseate Spoonbill: Pretty in Pink, kids go on a real-life adventure with scientists in the field as they study these magnificent wild birds. Along the way, children will discover the roseate spoonbill’s life cycle, diet, behavior, and physical characteristics. Large, full-color photos and a dramatic narrative format will keep readers turning the pages.

Living Sanibel

Living Sanibel
Author: Charles Sobczak
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Captiva Island (Fla.)
ISBN: 9780967619989

Living Sanibel is the only book you will need while on the islands! With more than 650 full-color photographs, illustrations and trail maps, Living Sanibel is the most complete identification guide to the native plants, animals and eco-attractions of Sanibel and Captiva ever compiled.

Edward's Menagerie: Birds

Edward's Menagerie: Birds
Author: Kerry Lord
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446372642

Forty fine-feathered friends to crochet using easy-to-master techniques with projects for all skill levels, from the bestselling author of Edward’s Menagerie. You’ll be as happy as a lark as you crochet your way through this colorful collection of birds, including a bashful Flamingo, a romance-writing Owl, and a politically incorrect Pheasant. Read all about these kooky characters, their adorations and aversions, daydreams and delusions, then crochet them for friends and family. Each bird can be crocheted in four different sizes, making over 160 different pattern possibilities—so pick your first project and get started! The patterns use basic stitches, are grouped by difficulty and include step-by-step technical guides for beginners, so there’s no excuse to chicken out. These loveable birds are quick to make using a super-soft yarn in a sophisticated color palette, and will become your best friends as their larger-than-life personalities and easy-to-master techniques get their claws into you. Praise for Edward’s Menagerie: Birds “This book is a hoot! (Pun intended . . . ) . . . I’m not naturally a fan of amigurumi, but this book by Kerry Lord may change all that.” —Bonnie Bay Crochet “Edward's Menagerie: Birds has some of the most adorable toy birds that I have ever seen! . . . The author put a tremendous amount of detail into each bird pattern, which makes them all adorable in their own way.” —The Stitchin’ Mommy

Lives of North American Birds

Lives of North American Birds
Author: Kenn Kaufman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 708
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780618159888

The bestselling natural history of birds, lavishly illustrated with 600 colorphotos, is now available for the first time in flexi binding.