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Small Creatures and Ordinary Places
Essays on Nature
by Allen M. Young
ISBN: 0299169642
ISBN-13: 9780299169640
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Pr
Published date: 2000
Size: 6 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.5 pounds
Pages: 217
Publisher's Notes
Essays reveal the author's observations of the natural world in forested areas, open fields, and backyards, and describe the beauty and worth of such tiny animals as katydids, cicadas, and bats.
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Small Creatures and Ordinary Places: Essays on Nature
Allen M. Young
University of Wisconsin Press. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Allen M. Young
A beautiful ex-library copy. Barely used. All pages and cover clear and bright except for a few library markings. Binding solid and tight. No creases. Purchasing this item supports the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. ( more information) Offered by Once Sold Tales (United States)
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Small Creatures and Ordinary Places: Essays on Nature
Young, Allen M
Trade paperback, Fine condition. Uncorrected page proofs. This book reveals the beauty and value of hornets, bats, katydids, mice, cicadas, and other tiny dwellers in our own backyards. Illustrations by Judith Huff. 217 pages. ( more information) Offered by M Hofferber Books (United States)
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Small Creatures and Ordinary Places: Essays on Nature
Young, Allen M
Trade paperback, new. This book reveals the beauty and value of hornets, bats, katydids, mice, cicadas, and other tiny dwellers in our own backyards. Illustrations by Judith Huff. 217 pages. ( more information) Offered by M Hofferber Books (United States)
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Small Creatures and Ordinary Places: Essays on Nature
Young, Allen M
University of Wisconsin Press, 2000 Illus. by Huf, Judith. Trade paperback. Very Good. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Some cover and light general wear. A nice reading copy. 288 p.; 0.48" x 8.99" x 5.99". Includes Illustrations.. ( more information) Offered by BuddyLeeBooks (United States)
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