Download or read book The Burgess Bird Book for Children written by Thornton W. Burgess and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-14 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Downy the Woodpecker, Spooky the Screech Owl, and other winged creatures tell Peter Cottontail about their migration patterns, calls, nesting habits, and more in this blend of fact and fiction. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
Download or read book The Burgess Animal Book for Children written by Thornton Waldo Burgess and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Burgess Animal Book for Children Illustrated written by Thornton Burgess and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Burgess Animal Book for Children is a book about Peter Rabbit finding out about the animals around him in the Green Meadows and Green Forest. Old Mother Nature gets him under her wing and teaches him about her four-footed friends. Each day brings another story about one or two North American animals such as Grasshopper Mouse, Mountain Beaver, Flying Squirrel, and Grizzly Bear. Through these warmhearted stories, this book provides many amazing information about the wildlife in North America.
Download or read book The Burgess Seashore Book for Children written by Thornton W. Burgess and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore the Atlantic shoreline and learn about habits and habitats of many creatures — from horseshoe crabs to sea cucumbers. 48 illustrations.
Download or read book The Burgess Animal Book for Children written by Thornton Waldo Burgess and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the habits and characteristics of many of the North American mammals through a fictitious story.
Download or read book The Burgess Animal Book for Children written by Thornton W. Burgess and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Burgess Animal Book for Children by Thornton W. Burgess, with illustrations by Louis Agassiz Fuertes. "Among the most admirable and entertaining writers of animal stories, Thornton W. Burgess ranks at the top of the list. He combines a sympathetic love for the little woodfolk with an accuracy as to details worthy of a professional naturalist. 'The Burgess Animal Book for Children' will be a delight to a host of eager-eyed readers." - Dr. E. W. Nelson, Chief, Biological Survey, United States Department of Agriculture. To answer Peter Rabbit's questions about his relatives, Old Mother Nature holds a school for the animals every day at sun-up for a month. Encouraging the animals to notice the differences between them and to offer their observa-tions of animal behavior, Old Mother Nature helps them all gain a greater understanding of the mammals of North America. Starting with the animals close to home, the school moves in ever-widening circles to encompass the animals of the far west and the extreme north, as well. A fine introduction to mammals for students in the primary grades. This companion volume to "The Burgess Bird Book for Children" is written in the same vein, a story book which is at the same time an authoritative handbook on the land animals of America, describing them and their habits that they will be instantly recognized when seen.
Download or read book Burgess Flower Book for Children written by Thornton W (Thornton Waldo) Burgess and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful children's book introduces readers to the world of flowers through the eyes of beloved children's author Thornton Burgess. Featuring charming illustrations and informative text, this book is perfect for young nature lovers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Burgess Animal Book for Children written by Thornton W. Burgess and published by Digireads.com. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of "The Burgess Bird Book for Children," Thornton W. Burgess' fans clamored for more, thus prompting the author to produce "The Burgess Animal Book for Children," a work similar to its predecessor. In this work the author instead turns his attention to the four-legged animals that populate the natural landscape of North America. Whimsically told through a conversation between Old Mother Nature and Peter Rabbit, characters that fans of Burgess' work will recognize from his other books, The Burgess Animal Book for Children is a delightful and educationally entertaining work of naturalism. Originally published in 1920, The Burgess Animal Book for Children included the beautiful illustrations of artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes, reproduced here in this edition in black and white, which readers will be familiar with from the earlier "Burgess Bird Book." "The Burgess Animal Book for Children" is a beautiful work that will not only enchant readers of all ages but just may inspire the inner naturalist in all who are so lucky to read it.
Download or read book THE Burgess Animal Book for Children Illustrated Wonderful Educational Nature and Animal Stories for Kids written by Thornton Burgess and published by E-Artnow. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Burgess Animal Book for Children is a book about Peter Rabbit finding out about the animals around him in the Green Meadows and Green Forest. Old Mother Nature gets him under her wing and teaches him about her four-footed friends. Each day brings another story about one or two North American animals such as Grasshopper Mouse, Mountain Beaver, Flying Squirrel, and Grizzly Bear. Through these warmhearted stories, this book provides many amazing information about the wildlife in North America.
Download or read book Birds of the Air written by Arabella Burton Buckley and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Bear and the Moon written by Matthew Burgess and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bear and the Moon is a picture book that follows what happens when the gift of a balloon floats into Bear's life. The two companions embark on a journey—a magical tale that encompasses the joys of friendship and discovery. This is a gentle book filled with humor, while tackling complex topics like the transcendence of loss and forgiveness. • Filled with emotive text and radiant illustrations • Simply told and profoundly felt • Award winning author-illustrator team The Bear and the Moon is a compassionate tale that honors the small but profound world of the very young. This sweet book teaches social and emotional skills to kids, and offers a clever way to soothe some of our most difficult feelings: loss and guilt. • Just as ideal for gently soothing young readers to sleep as it is for encouraging a contemplative break from an energetic day • Great for parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a beautiful friendship or bedtime story • Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old • You'll love this book if you love books like Waiting by Kevin Henkes, Emily's Balloon by Komako Sakai, and Stellaluna by Janell Cannon.
Download or read book Mrs Peter Rabbit Illustrated written by Thornton Burgess and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Thornton Burgess' book 'Mrs. Peter Rabbit (Illustrated)', readers are transported to the enchanting world of the Green Forest where they follow the adventures of Mrs. Peter Rabbit and her woodland friends. Written in a charming and simplistic style, the book blends elements of fantasy with lessons on the importance of friendship, perseverance, and the wonders of nature. Burgess' vivid descriptions and gentle storytelling make this book a delightful read for both children and adults alike, with beautifully illustrated scenes bringing the characters to life. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, 'Mrs. Peter Rabbit' encapsulates Burgess' love for the natural world and desire to inspire a sense of environmental stewardship in his readers. Through the escapades of Mrs. Peter Rabbit, Burgess imparts timeless morals and values that continue to resonate with audiences today. I highly recommend this classic tale to anyone seeking a heartwarming story filled with whimsy and wisdom.
Download or read book The Burgess Animal Book for Children written by Thornton W. Burgess and published by Book Jungle. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thornton W Burgess (1875 ¿ 1965) was born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He was known as a conservationist and writer of children¿s books. Burgess loved the beauty of nature so much that during a fifty-year span he wrote 170 books and 15000 stories centered on nature and animals. Peter Rabbit and Jerry Muskrat are two of his most memorable characters. Burgess dedicated this book to the wildlife animals he so loved especially those which he felt were in danger of extinction. This collection of 40 animal stories tells the stories of foxes, bears, badgers, elk, rabbits and more.
Download or read book Favorite Thornton Burgess Animal Stories written by Thornton W. Burgess and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 1993-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six storybooks presenting the best-known Burgess tales, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type - all packed in one convenient storage case. Instilling valuable lessons about animals, nature and the environment, the stories feature Peter Cottontail, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Happy Jack and Danny Meadow Mouse.
Download or read book The Burgess Animal Book for Children Illustrated written by Thornton Burgess and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jenny Wren learns that Peter Rabbit would like to know more about the four-footed friends who share the Green Meadows and Green Forest with him, she encourages him to speak with Old Mother Nature who is only too happy to help. During their "classroom" chats, she not only teaches Peter about Arctic Hare and Antelope Jack but also tells him about such creatures as Flying Squirrel, Mountain Beaver, Pocket Gopher, Grasshopper Mouse, Silvery Bat, Mule Deer, and Grizzly Bear.
Download or read book Happy Jack written by Thornton Waldo Burgess and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his adventures in the Green Forest, Happy Jack Squirrel learns to share his hickory nuts with Chatterer the Red Squirrel and Striped Chipmunk and hide with Farmer Brown's boy to escape from Shadow the Weasel.
Download or read book Old Mother West Wind Illustrated Edition written by Thornton Burgess and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Mother West Wind is a children's bedtime story book written by Thornton Burgess. Burgess used his outdoor observations of nature as plots for his bedtime stories. The characters in the Old Mother West Wind include Peter Rabbit (known briefly as Peter Cottontail), Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, Bobby Raccoon, Little Joe Otter, Grandfather Frog, Billy Mink, Jerry Muskrat, Spotty the Turtle, Old Mother West Wind, and her Merry Little Breezes.
