Peterson First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs. Condensed versions of the famous Peterson Field Guides, the First Guides focus on the animals, plants, and other natural things you are most likely to see. They make it fun to get... [More...]

"Leahy describes everything ornithological, from the simple to the complex, with both accuracy and wit. Find answers to your questions or just simply read—either way, the book is a joy!"—Rick Bonney, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
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For amateurs and seasoned birders, this quintessential A to Z guide provides accounts of the basic elements of bird life, as well as easy-to-access information on such subjects as physiology and anatomy, terms and jargon, definitions and etymology, and... [More...]