The New York Times–bestselling author of H is for Hawk explores the human relationship to the natural world in this “dazzling” essay collection (Wall Street Journal). In Vesper Flights, Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best loved essays, along with new pieces on topics ranging from nostalgia for a vanishing countryside to the tribulations of farming ostriches to her own private vespers while trying to fall asleep. Meditating on notions of captivity and freedom, immigration and flight, Helen invites us into her most intimate experiences: observing the massive migration of songbirds from the top of the Empire State Building, watching tens of thousands of cranes in Hungary, seeking the last golden orioles in Suffolk’s poplar forests. She writes with heart-tugging clarity about wild boar, swifts, mushroom hunting, migraines, the strangeness of birds’ nests, and the unexpected guidance and comfort we find when watching wildlife.

A LEGEND ON LEATHER WINGS! The Indians called it the Thunderbird, a winged monster so vast that the beating of its mighty pinions sounded like thunder. But this ancient beast is not to be held in the cage of mythology. Today, from all over the dusty U.S. / Mexican border come hair-raising stories of modern day encounters with winged monsters of immense size and terrifying appearance. Further field sightings of similar creatures are recorded from all around the globe. The Kongamato of Africa, the Ropen of New Guinea and many others. What lies behind these weird tales? Ken Gerhard is in pole position to find out. A native Texan, he lives in the homeland of the monster some call 'Big Bird'. Cryptozoologist, author, adventurer, and gothic musician Ken is a larger than life character as amazing as the Big Bird itself. Ken's scholarly work is the first of its kind. The research and fieldwork involved are indeed impressive. On the track of the monster, Ken uncovers cases of animal mutilations, attacks on humans and mounting evidence of a stunning zoological discovery ignored by mainstream science. Something incredible awaits us on the broad desert horizon. Keep watching the skies!

"In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together whether city, country or suburbs." -- From book jacket.

A Smart Kids Guide presents: Fascinatingly Fast Birds and Gorgeous Giant Animals Are your children curious about Fascinatingly Fast Birds and Gorgeous Giant Animals? Would they like to know why birds fly so fast? Have they learnt how fast an ostrich can run or what the biggest goldfish in the world is? Inside this book, your children will begin a journey that will satisfy their curiosity by answering questions like these and many more! Fascinatingly Fast Birds and Gorgeous Giant Animals will allow your child to learn more about the wonderful world in which we live, with a fun and engaging approach that will light a fire in their imagination. We're raising our children in an era where attention spans are continuously decreasing. A Smart Kids Guide provides a fun, and interactive way of keep your children engaged and looking forward to learn, with beautiful pictures, coupled with the amazing, fun facts. Get your kids learning today! Pick up your copy of A Smart Kids Guide To Fascinatingly Fast Birds and Gorgeous Giant Animals book now! Table of Contents Chapter 1- Why Do Birds Fly So Fast? Chapter 2- How Fast Can an Ostrich Run? Chapter 3- Why Do Hummingbirds Have Such Tiny Feet? Chapter 4- How Fast Can Whooping Cranes Fly? Chapter 5- What is the Wingspan of the Grey-Headed Albatross? Chapter 6- How Much Does a Spur-Winged Goose Weigh? Chapter 7- How Long Can Frigate Birds Stay in the Air? Chapter 8- Where Do Eurasian Hobbies Go For the Winter? Chapter 9- What Do Spine-Tailed Swifts Eat? Chapter 10- Where are Steppe Eagles Found? Chapter 11- What is the Biggest Raptor in North America? Chapter 12- What is the Fastest Owl in the World? Chapter 13- What Color is the Male Eider Duck? Chapter 14- How Long Do Great Snipe Eggs Take to Hatch? Chapter 15- What Do Canvasback Ducks Eat? Chapter 16- Where are Red-Breasted Mergansers Found? Chapter 17- Where Do Rock Dove Pigeons Nest in the Wild? Chapter 18- How Fast is the Gyrfalcon? Chapter 19- What is the Fastest Bird in the World? Chapter 20- What are Some of the Planet's Giant Animals? Chapter 21- What is the Name of the Biggest Dog in the World? Chapter 22- How Tall is the World's Tallest Horse? Chapter 23- How Long is the World's Longest Snake? Chapter 24- How Big was the World's Biggest Crocodile? Chapter 25- How Big is the World's Biggest tortoise? Chapter 26- What is the Largest Rodent in the World? Chapter 27- What is the Biggest Bull in the World? Chapter 28- What was the Biggest Flying Bird to Ever Exist? Chapter 29- What was the Biggest Lobster Ever Caught? Chapter 30- What was the Largest Pet Goldfish Ever Recorded? Chapter 31- What is the Largest Butterfly on Earth? Chapter 32- What was the Biggest Bear in the World Ever? Chapter 33- How Much Did the World's Biggest Snail Weigh? Chapter 34- How Many Carrots a Year Do the Biggest Bunnies in the World Eat? Chapter 35- Who is the Longest Cat in the World? Chapter 36- What was the Biggest Prehistoric Crocodile to Ever Live? Chapter 37- What is the Biggest Recorded Great White Shark? Chapter 38- What is the Biggest Octopus in the World? Chapter 39- What was the Name of the Largest Raccoon in the World?

While Big Bird plans a nest warming party for everyone on Sesame Street, he gets lost. A scratch 'n' sniff book. Grades K-3. 1978.

Illus. in full color. Big Bird barks like a dog and mimics everything else he sees in a wonderfully silly story in rhyme.