Download or read book Flying Jewels written by Marta Magellan and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hummingbirds exist only in the Americas. When explorers from Spain saw them for the first time, they were amazed at their iridescent plumage and called them joyas voladoras, flying jewels. Follow one of these glittering gems, a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird, as it makes its way south for a long journey to its winter home. Learn some amazing things as it travels to Mexico, encounters dangers, gets lost, and ends up in an unexpected garden in Florida. Marta Magellan and Mauro Magellan are a brother and sister team. They worked on The Nutty Little Vulture to show that all creatures, even the ones nobody likes, have their purpose. As a nature lover and avid admirer of wildlife, Marta has made educating children through books one of her favorite endeavors. She has written nonfiction books for children, readers for the educational market, and magazine articles for both children and adults. Her previous children's books have been published by Pineapple Press and Heinemann. Marta is an English and Creative Writing teacher at Miami Dade College, where she is a full professor. www.martamagellan.com
Download or read book Hummingbirds written by Walter Scheithauer and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flying Jewels written by Ann Maddock and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2nd Ed. book shares hummingbird photographer Ann Maddock's series of stunning photographs of select hummingbird species which breed in the United States and The Bahamas. Flying Jewels highlights the unique characteristics of 14 species of hummingbirds, each with their own gorgeous colors. Her spectacular photographs and descriptions for each bird make this book a treasure for experienced birders and novices alike. Ann's collection of photos of the three species of hummingbirds in The Bahamas (the Cuban Emerald, the Bahama Woodstar and the recently recognized species, the Inagua Woodstar) is one of the most extensive known among hummingbird enthusiasts.Flying Jewels show stunning photographs which highlight the characteristics of adult males and females as well as young fledglings of the same species. Readers will also learn about nesting and other behaviors Ann has witnessed in the countless hours she has spent observing these birds.This 2nd Ed.is an affordable coffee table book for all to enjoy.
Download or read book Hummingbirds Flying Jewels written by Walter Scheithauer and published by London : Barker. This book was released on 1967 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hummingbirds written by Connie M. Toops and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 1992 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8 1/2 x 11 128 pgs 100 color photos index bibliography
Download or read book Nature s Flying Jewels written by Bill Merritt and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2009-02-05 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have been handcrafting and marketing functional garden art for many years. Our speciality is hummingbird feeders made of copper and repurposed glass. Over the years we learned that patrons of the arts and crafts, birding, and gardening shows where we exhibit have a lot of questions about these wondrous little birds. A few years ago, Bill began working on a written compilation of answers to the questions he had been asked. This project grew and developed and this book is the result of hours upon hours of research by both Bill and Terrie.
Download or read book Flying Jewels written by Ann Maddock and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hummingbird photographer Ann Maddock shares this series of photographs of select hummingbird species which breed in the United States and The Bahamas. Flying Jewels highlights the unique characteristics of 14 species of hummingbirds, each with their own gorgeous colors. Her spectacular photographs and descriptions for each bird make this book a treasure for experienced birders and novices alike. Ann's collection of photos of the three species of hummingbirds in The Bahamas (the Cuban Emerald, the Bahama Woodstar and the recently recognized species, the Inagua Woodstar) is one of the most extensive known among hummingbird enthusiasts.Flying Jewels is printed on paper used for high-end photo books, archival quality, and with exceptional 4-color reproduction so readers can see the details of Ann's stunning photographs. Her pictures tell interesting stories and highlight the characteristics of adult males and females as well as young ?edglings of the same species. Readers will also learn about nesting and other behaviors Ann has witnessed in the countless hours she has spent observing these birds.
Download or read book Hummingbirds written by Walter Scheithauer and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flying Jewels written by Ann Maddock and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hummingbirds written by Connie Toops and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 1998-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study of the hummingbird with information of their courtship, nesting habits, and how to attract hummingbirds.
Download or read book Flying jewels written by Ralph Dessau and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hummingbirds play a vital role in nature. Only they can pollinate many of its trees and shrubs. The result of an 8-year study of Panama's hummingbirds, this book explains what we can do to protect and preserve this national treasure, with 49 color photographs and a list of the hummingbirds found in Panama. Pinnacle Bilingual Book Achievement Award
Download or read book The Hummingbird Book written by Lillian Q. Stokes and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2008-11-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attract amazing hummingbirds to your backyard! With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny jewel-like birds to your own yard. With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny, jewel-like birds to your own yard. The Stokes Hummingbird Book provides all the information you need to bring hummingbirds up close, identify them, and understand their fascinating and varied behavior. The book includes: Range maps and full-color photographs to help you identify and locate hummingbirds Information on how to select the proper feeders, what to use in them, when to put them up, and when to take them down Advice on what flowers to plant to attract hummingbirds in your part of the country Amazing facts about hummingbirds, such as how fast they fly and how much they weigh Guidelines for photographing hummingbirds Complete information on hummingbird behavior, including flight displays, breeding habits, and feeding A special section on attracting orioles, with photographs and behavior guides for each of the eight species found in North America A resource list for hummingbird supplies
Download or read book Hummingbirds written by Glenn Bartley and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their glorious colors, glittering iridescence, astonishing powers of flight, and many characteristics unique in the world of birds, hummingbirds are extraordinary--true jewels of nature. This beautiful book is a celebration of all aspects of hummingbirds and their world. It features hundreds of the most spectacular photographs of hummingbirds ever taken, exquisite illustrations, and a lively, readable text that presents the latest scientific information and includes up-to-date details about every species.
Download or read book Hummingbird written by Connie Toops and published by . This book was released on 1997-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hummingbirds of the USA A Photographic Essay written by James and Joyce Martin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-09-03 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hummingbirds of the U.S. A. is a photographic essay on the characteristics of one of our most amazing and beloved birds, which the early explorers to the New World called "Joyas Voladoras" or "flying jewels." In the first part of this book, the characteristics and life history of hummingbirds are introduced and illustrated using our photographs. The second part describes and illustrates sixteen hummingbird species found in the U.S.
Download or read book Hummingbirds of Texas written by Clifford Eugene Shackelford and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for a general audience, with spectacular images for birders and nature enthusiasts at every level, Hummingbirds of Texas: With Their New Mexico and Arizona Ranges reveals the enormous appeal of this tiniest and shiniest of birds. The book opens with a look at the many manifestations of the human attraction to these flying jewels, including the Hummingbird Roundup, a citizen-science project run by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as well as the Rockport Fulton Hummer/Bird Celebration, one of several festivals dedicated to hummingbirds. The book also includes easy tips for attracting hummingbirds to your own lawn or garden, such as what to plant in the ground or in pots and how to choose and take care of feeders. The authors then showcase the nineteen different hummingbird species that have appeared in the region covered by the book. Magnificent color photographs and original artwork aid in identification and accompany descriptions, range maps, and abundance graphs for each species.
Download or read book Hummingbirds of Costa Rica written by Chuck Fritsch and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
