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Birds (Golden Guide) [Paperback]

Ira N. Gabrielson , Herbert S. Zim , Chandler S. Robbins , James Gordon Irving
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 14, 2001 Golden Guide
This guide will help you identify-quickly and easily-the birds you are most likely to see. It tells you:

What to look for
Where and when to look
How to attract birds

Range maps show where each bird is found, and handy tables at the back of the book contain a wealth of additional information about migration, eggs, nests, and food. This is the perfect bird book for beginners at any age.

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"Instant fun... you'll always have an answer when the kids wail: "I don't have anything to do..." -- Boston Herald --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Book Description

Combining 50 individually die-cut cards with full-color illustrations, plus hundreds of intriguing facts, stories, statistics, and trivia, Fandex is the newest breakthrough in information-packed, family publishing.

With its large images, bright colors, and die-cut profiles unmistakable the bird and the bird card could almost be one and the same. Birds: Wild Birds of North America is the ideal way to learn about North America's songbirds, backyard birds, shore birds, and birds of prey. From the diminutive Indigo Bunting, which navigates by starlight during its long migrations, to the fearsome Red-Tailed Hawk, Birds introduces 47 species and covers their habitat, range, diet, nests, eggs, and up-to-date conservation status. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (April 14, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582381283
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582381282
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.5 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A good guide for beginners. October 19, 2000
Format:Paperback
This was either the first or second guide that I started out with when I was very young. I will always have respect for it. It contains full-color drawings of the most common birds that a person is likely to see. A total of 129 of the most common American birds is included. Text and range maps are also included in this pocket-sized guide. The drawings display spring plumages of adult male birds, and normally females or young if they are very different. The text is good and gives the common name, length, description, behavior, verbal descriptions of vocalizations, and sometimes abundance. The text also points out the differences between males and females, and related birds that are similar. This guide contains some nice introductory information. Some of the information deals with how to use the guide, how to identify birds, equipment, where to look, bird classification, and attracting birds. There are also two illustrations that detail the parts of a bird. I find all of the drawings throughout this guide to be pretty good. Most of the drawings share the same page as the text and range map, but a few of the drawings are on the right page, while the text and range maps are on the left page. This guide has some very useful information that is located in the back. For each bird that is illustrated, there is information dealing with migration, eggs, nests, and feeding habits. The back of the guide also contains a listing of scientific names for the birds illustrated and an index. I used to take this guide out with me when I first started birdwatching. I still have the older and also the newer edition. Whenever I would identify a particular species of bird, I would write all of the important information about it on the page.... Read more ›
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A great guide for beginning birders and children April 28, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This was either the first or second bird guide I ever owned. It's a birding guide that contains the most common species of birds that you'll see. The maps are good, the drawings are excellent, and the information on each bird is great. Greater starter guide for beginners and children.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice way to introduce kids to birding... February 24, 2001
Format:Paperback
My kids find the Fandex format easy to use, and the information on them accessible. We have several, and they're fun for all of us to use together.

This Fandex covers a number of wild birds of North America. Each page has a large photo of the bird in question, its Latin name, a description of it, and the following Field Note categories: Habitat; Range; Diet; Nest; Eggs; and Status. Mind you, this is not a scientific, adult field guide, but a fun way to introduce children to the joys of birding.

The only quibble I have about these decks is that sometimes when they're completely fanned out, the edges of the illustrations get caught up in each other, making it hard to close them properly. But other than that, they're cute, informative, and a nice format for kids.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I love these Fandex Guides! February 25, 2000
Format:Paperback
A fantastic "quick & dirty" reference tool! The PERFECT aid for persons in the online auction selling business. For example, I had a lovely antique plate that I wanted to put up for auction. This particular plate featured a bird sitting in a tree. I got out my trusty Fandex Bird Guide and there it was ... a Yellow Warbler. I then got out my equally trusty Fandex Tree Guide and there it was ... the Downy Hawthorne Tree. Therefore, instead of describing my treasure as a plain ol' "Bird Sitting in Tree - Plate", I was able to give it the justice it deserved and described it as a "Lovely Yellow Warbler Nesting Atop a Downy Hawthorne Branch - Plate".
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars These books are so much fun! October 18, 1999
Format:Paperback
These books are so much fun! They are great gift items for adults or children. I try to keep one copy in my car on Trees and Birds. What a great idea!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Guides for the Rest of Us January 9, 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't suppose dedicated birders would have much use for this guide, but for those of us who think it would be fun to be able to name the birds that live in or migrate through our neighborhoods, this is a wonderful resource. For the parent with curious children, Herbert S. Zim's guides are indispensable.

These hip-pocket sized books are nicely designed and simple enough so that children can use them on their own after just a little guidance. At the same time, though, they offer plenty of solid information. The illustrations are clear, copious, and attractive.

If you are looking for a basic guide to common birds, this is a perfect choice. Also, be sure to see the other Golden Guides by Herbert S. Zim.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars FYI January 7, 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just wanted to pass along that this book is only approximately 3" wide by 6" long. When it arrived, I was very surprised to find out that the book was so small.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment February 25, 2007
Format:Paperback
The original of this book, in hardcover, is fabulous. Unfortunately, this edition is not true to the colors of the birds. Compare for instance the Indigo Bunting in this updated edition with the Indigo Bunting in the original Hardcover Version (not the original paperback version which is just as bad as this). We have Indigo Buntings at our feeders every year. Their color is so vivid, it's breathtaking. But you wouldn't know it by looking at this poor substitute for the original book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Too young format for what I was thinking
Maybe good to take with on vacation for long car ride.. or younger audience learning birds seen........ Thank you for asking.
Published 18 days ago by Sandra Humbert
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide!
These Golden Guides are beautiful. Small, compact, full of facts. My son loves them, and it encourages him to read which is what we're after. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Kruger
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book!
I was looking for a bird book with pictures and brief descriptions of the bird and where it is found.
This book fit the bill perfectly. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claire Opsteen
4.0 out of 5 stars Love Birds
My seven year old grandson wanted this book, which is the same as mine. He has read the entire book and loves it.
Published 9 months ago by S. Randall
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with order
I ordered several Golden Guide books for my grandkids for Christmas. I got them in record time and in perfect condition. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mary Tangeman
5.0 out of 5 stars The same usefull little book for over 40 years
These Golden books have changed little over the years but there is little need to. They provide an inexpensive guide for kids and adults in a pocket size that often proves more... Read more
Published 18 months ago by G. L. Iagulli
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
This book is just the right size to fit in a pocket, has good information and was in great condition. I found all the birds that I am presently trying to identify.
Published 20 months ago by bessie fortenberry
4.0 out of 5 stars very colorful
We bought this as a gift to send along with a bird house to family that had moved away. I think the book will be perfect for the kids as it each page is thick and the birds are... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Patricia B. Gonzales
5.0 out of 5 stars Bird Watching
As avid bird watchers, this has been quite helpful in identifying new birds that come to the feeders. Read more
Published on December 14, 2010 by Janet K. May
5.0 out of 5 stars I use this book everyday
This is a wonderful guide book to all my backyard birds!! I always need more information when seeing a newcomer to my feeders and this is where I go to find out what I need to... Read more
Published on August 24, 2010 by Frances Chapman
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