This winter, from longtime birder Nancy J. Hajeski comes Life-size Birds: The Life-size Book of North American Birds (Thunder Bay Press; November 2015; ISBN: 978-1-62686-439-9; $39.95), a comprehensive reference guide to feathered friends of all sizes – from tiny hummingbirds to massive condors.
Each full-color page features life-size photographs of the species, a Fact File panel listing length, wingspan, weight, longevity, vocalization, habitat, and a map showing distribution across the continent, as well as a paragraph on behavior, courtship, and the best times for birdwatching. Additional photos show the birds in different poses indicating scale, egg size and color, and fuzzy fledglings, while a hand-to-bird illustration and rulers around the edge of every page further help readers visualize the creatures. An introduction, sections divided by classification, Latin names, a special spread on beaks, and a glossary of terms make the encyclopedia both engaging and educational.
This uniquely large book is chock full of beautiful photographs and useful facts, as well as a pullout poster for the avid birdwatcher's wall, making it a great coffee table topper or the perfect holiday gift for beginning birders and lifelong bird lovers alike.
About the Author:
Author Nancy J. Hajeski has been a birder for decades — her passion has resulted in her traveling to remote areas to look for specific species, such as raptors or wading birds; birding at wildlife sanctuaries in Florida, New Jersey, and New York; attending birding seminars, workshops, and talks at birdwatcher meetings and garden clubs; and becoming a member of the National Audubon Society. She has produced young adult nonfiction for Hammond as well as writing Ali: The Official Portrait of the Greatest of all Time and The Beatles: Here, There and Everywhere for Thunder Bay. She recently finished Complete Guide to Herbs and Spices for National Geographic. As Nancy Butler, she is the RITA-winning author of twelve Signet Regency romances, and her graphic novel adaptation of Pride and Prejudice for Marvel spent thirteen weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. She currently lives beside a Catskill trout stream where bald eagles and mergansers are regular visitors, in Catskill Mountains, NY.
http://www.amazon.com/Life-Size-Birds-Nancy-Hajeski/dp/162686439X
