Nature

New York, NY: Dover Publications, 1971. 7.75" x 10.25" 112 pp. Wrappers have light edgewear and a few minor scratches. The binding is in excellent condition. "Wood, naturally abundant, yet infinitely varied, offers myriad opportunities for novel design. Mr. Brodatz, imaginative and skilled photographer, has taken his camera and explored dozens of trees, their annual rings, bark and shapes; sawed logs, piled up, stacked, made into beams, barges, wharfs, and fences; and slices of wood cross-sectioned under magnifying lenses to discover these superbly rich textures and hidden motifs.". Trade Paperback. Very Good. more information

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Bath, UK: Parragon Publishing, 2004. 6.75" x 8.25" 256 pp. Book is very clean, unmarked inside. Heavy duty stitched binding, pages lay flat for easy reading. The dustjacket has a little rubbing, very little wear overall. "Young readers will find a vast amount of information in this book, made engrossing and accessible by the question and answer format and the lavish use of realistic illustration. Creatures are excitingly described in answers to questions such as: Which rainforest bats drink blood? How does a hummingbird hover? How high can a flea jump? Which fish 'walks' on three legs?". Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. Illus. by Posen, Michael. more information

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New York, NY: St. Martin's Press, 1978. 5.5" x 8.75" 170 pp. The front hinge is weak and the board corners are bumped. The DJ has only light shelfwear and rubbing. The flaps are browned somewhat. Original 8.95 price is intact. "Buster is a young Paradise shelduck, who goes into a decline when his intended mate, Blondie, despite all expectations, spurns him. Buster is just one bird among many hundreds who live at a flourishing and rather unusual farm in Suffolk. Iain Grahame's infectious sense of humour vividly recreates the ups and downs of this oddly assorted menagerie." . Hard Cover. Very Good-/Very Good. Illus. by Greenwood, Timothy. more information

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Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books, 2004. 5" x 7.75" 256 pp. Pale yellow highlighting present on the first few pages only, up to page 11, otherwise unmarked. The binding is extremely tight, covers have just a touch of rubbing. "A compelling, richly illustrated guide to the many large-scale natural disasters that affect life on Earth, both globally and locally. The guide is vital reading for those interested in the environment, geophysics and current affairs. it provides clear descriptions of all types of hazards and the threats they pose.". Trade Paperback. Very Good. more information

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Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1998. Third edition, 12th printing. 4.5" x 7.25" 432 pp. Extremely tight and clean, unmarked inside. Just a few faint hints of wear to covers. "Features the unique Peterson Identification System, which has never been surpassed as a tool for field identification. 'The Birder's Bible' for over sixty years. 165 full-color paintings show more than 1,000 birds from 700 species - every species found west of the Great Plains. 441 range maps - the most accurate, precise and legible in any field.". Trade Paperback. Very Good+. more information

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Middlesex, UK: Hamlyn, 1985. 8.5" x 11.25" 189 pp. Minor bumping to pictorial board edges, very little shelf wear overall. Page edges are a little smudged, interior is unmarked. Stitched binding is solid. "Includes: Amazing and curious facts about our wildlife. Accurate colour artwork of over 500 species as a guide to identification. Practical advice on where and how to watch wildlife. Many exciting projects to help you study nature.". Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. more information

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University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University, 1973. 4.5" x 8.5" 103 pp. Minor edgewear, sun darkening to spine. Binding is very tight, spine is uncreased. The title page is signed and dated "Merrill Wood February 28, 1973" and underneath signed in a different ink "Dorothy L. Bordner." Also included is a two page stapled "State College Bird Club Summary" that appears to have been issued around the time of this book, as the most recent date noted is 1973. It details club activities and mentions the author and illustrator and their roles in this book.. Signed by Author & Illustrator. Trade Paperback. Very Good+. Illus. by Bordner, Dorothy. more information

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