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Concise guide to common North American birds.
If you're starting to explore birdwatching, this guide is like having a knowledgeable friend with binoculars right beside you. It's perfectly tailored for beginners, giving just enough detail to make bird identification accessible without overwhelming you. The illustrations are clear, making those backyard bird mysteries a thing of the past.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780395906668
Authors:
Roger Tory Peterson
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date of Publication: 1998-02-20
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.16
(rated by 91 readers)
Description
Peterson First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs. Condensed versions of the famous Peterson Field Guides, the First Guides focus on the animals, plants, and other natural things you are most likely to see. They make it fun to get into the field and easy to progress to the full-fledged Peterson Guides.
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Concise guide to common North American birds.
If you're starting to explore birdwatching, this guide is like having a knowledgeable friend with binoculars right beside you. It's perfectly tailored for beginners, giving just enough detail to make bird identification accessible without overwhelming you. The illustrations are clear, making those backyard bird mysteries a thing of the past.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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