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Overview"""Most groups of wildlife can be described as a flock, herd, or shoal—but where is the fun in ending there?"" — from the Introduction Whether you're an animal lover or a grammar geek, illustrator Matt Sewell has the perfect menagerie of beasts (and beast-related terms) for your reading pleasure. Along with fifty-five gorgeous color illustrations, Sewell presents the unexpected collective nouns used to describe groups of animals on land, in the air, and in the water. Discover the secret behind a ""sleuth of bears,"" keep your eyes open for a ""watch of nightingales,"" and learn something new about a ""school of whales."" Illustrated in inimitable watercolor, this book makes a great gift for nature and art lovers everywhere." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matt SewellPublisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Imprint: Ten Speed Press Dimensions: Width: 14.30cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 19.20cm Weight: 0.346kg ISBN: 9780399579394ISBN 10: 0399579397 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 05 September 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Introduction 8 Land 11–59 Air 61–109 Water 111–125 Spotting and Jotting 126–143 Thank Yous 144ReviewsA Charm of Goldfinches radiates magical charm, making it a little treasure. -- Texas Gardener A Charm of Goldfinches radiates magical charm, making it a little treasure. -- Texas Gardener Author Information"MATT SEWELL, who has been described as ""the Banksy of the bird world,"" is an avid ornithologist and artist. He is the author of Owls, Our Garden Birds, Our Woodland Birds, Our Songbirds, and Penguins and Other Seabirds and has illustrated for the Guardian and Big Issue among many other publications. His art has been exhibited in London, Manchester, New York, Tokyo, and Paris." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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