Bird Biographies by Alice Eliza Ball
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| Author | Ball, Alice Eliza, 1867-1948 |
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| Illustrator | Horsfall, R. Bruce (Robert Bruce), 1869-1948 |
| LoC No. | 23006424 |
| Title | Bird Biographies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | "An introduction to 150 common land birds of the eastern United States." |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Bird Biographies" by Alice Eliza Ball is a guidebook for beginners written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an introduction to 150 common land birds of the eastern United States, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations of each species. The book aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of birds among its readers, highlighting their ecological significance and beauty. The opening of the book presents a foreword that emphasizes the cultural and historical importance of birds, citing various authors and poets who have been inspired by them throughout the ages. It discusses the vital roles birds play in the ecosystem, from pest control to seed dispersal, while also exploring the connections between human emotions and avian life. The foreword sets the stage for the subsequent sections of the guidebook, which will offer a systematic overview of winter birds in the Eastern U.S., including their habits, habitats, and contributions to local ecosystems. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59880 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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