"Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life."--

Nancy and her friend Bree explore the fascinating world of birds and insects in their exclusive and glamorous Explorers Extraordinaire Club.

"Part geographical wandering, part New Zealand history, and part cultural study, this narrative recounts one man's personal journey into the world of birds and birdwatching. Written by an award-winning journalist and with black and white photographs taken by Major Geoffrey Buddle, it traces the fascinating history of people ensnared, captivated, and entranced by birds."--

Indigo buntings are a fascinating songbird of the eastern United States, much of the midwest, and part of the western U.S. The male indigo is a beautiful indigo, azure, ultramarine hue with ample sunlight on him. He molts in the fall and loses much of his brilliance. The female is a brown color, which helps her to remain concealed when nesting time arrives. Having never seen an indigo bunting myself, I am quite curious about the descriptions of the...

"Birdbrain" often describes an individual who is not very smart. Birdbrain dives into bird characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression.

As Old Man Fookwire's birds prepare to migrate south for the winter, those darn squirrels decide to follow.

Over 400 photos of representative feathers from 379 species.

A dog attempts to cheer up his friend, a despondent bird, in a tale that introduces a series of words from "baby" to "haberdashery."

"Astounding photos and attention-grabbing facts reveal the environmental issues owls face as they hunt for food and raise their young."--

"This book arouses the curiosity of children as they learn how farmers care for horses and what benefits we get from these large farm animals."--