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A Summer of Hummingbirds

Christopher Benfey
A Summer of Hummingbirds Book PDF

Author : Christopher Benfey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781440629532

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A Summer of Hummingbirds by Christopher Benfey Pdf

The country's most noted writers, poets, and artists converge at a singular moment in American life, a great companion to fans of the film A Quiet Passion, starring Cynthia Nixon as Emily Dickinson. At the close of the Civil War, the lives of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Martin Johnson Heade intersected in an intricate map of friendship, family, and romance that marked a milestone in the development of American art and literature. Using the image of a flitting hummingbird as a metaphor for the gossamer strands that connect these larger-than-life personalities, Christopher Benfey re-creates the summer of 1882, the summer when Mabel Louise Todd-the protégé to the painter Heade-confesses her love for Emily Dickinson's brother, Austin, and the players suddenly find themselves caught in the crossfire between the Calvinist world of decorum, restraint, and judgment and a new, unconventional world in which nature prevails and freedom is all.

Time of Wonder

Robert McCloskey
Time of Wonder Book PDF

Author : Robert McCloskey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989-06-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780451481856

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Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey Pdf

Winner of the Caldecott Medal! For fans of Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Make way for Ducklings. "Out on the islands that poke their rocky shores above the waters of Penobscot Bay, you can watch the time of the world go by, from minute to minute, hour to hour, from day to day . . ." So begins this classic story of one summer on a Maine island from the author of One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal. The spell of rain, the gulls and a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and, in the end, the peace of the island as the family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.

Attracting Butterflies & Hummingbirds to Your Backyard

Sally Roth
Attracting Butterflies Hummingbirds to Your Backyard Book PDF

Author : Sally Roth
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002-10-24
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0875968880

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Attracting Butterflies & Hummingbirds to Your Backyard by Sally Roth Pdf

Explains how to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the backyard garden by creating an ideal habitat and provides a field guide to the sixteen hummingbird species and seventy-five common butterfly species that make North America their home.

The Theory of Hummingbirds

Michelle Kadarusman
The Theory of Hummingbirds Book PDF

Author : Michelle Kadarusman
Publisher : Pajama Press Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781772780277

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The Theory of Hummingbirds by Michelle Kadarusman Pdf

"Hummingbirds and angels don’t need two good feet. They have wings." That's what Alba's mother always says. Of course, Alba doesn't have wings or two good feet: she has Cleo. Cleo is the name Alba has given to her left foot, which was born twisted in the wrong direction. When she points this out, though, her mother just smiles like the world has some surprise in store Alba doesn't know about yet. Well, Alba has her own surprise planned. After one final surgery and one final cast, Cleo is almost ready to meet the world straight on--just in time to run in the sixth grade cross-country race. Unfortunately, Alba's best friend Levi thinks there's no way she can pull it off. And she thinks there's no way he's right about the school librarian hiding a wormhole in her office. Tempers flare. Sharp words fly faster than hummingbirds. And soon it looks like both friends will be stuck proving their theories on their own.

Hummingbirds

Joshua Gaylord
Hummingbirds Book PDF

Author : Joshua Gaylord
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061941757

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Hummingbirds by Joshua Gaylord Pdf

"Those of us who love Muriel Spark's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie will now have to make room next to it on our shelves for Joshua Gaylord's winning debut." —Brock Clarke, author of An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England "Hummingbirds positively glistens with erudition and insight. Whether writing about prep school girls or the adult men who walk among them, Gaylord's stunning writing elevates his subject matter with equal parts humanity and elegance." —Jonathan Tropper, author of This Is Where I Leave You In the tradition of Francine Prose's Blue Angel, Curtis Sittenfeld's Prep, and Alan Bennett's The History Boys, Joshua Gaylord's Hummingbirds reveals the intertwining—and darkly surprising—relationships between secretive students and teachers at an all-girls prep school in New York City.

A Hummingbird in My House

Arnette Heidcamp
A Hummingbird in My House Book PDF

Author : Arnette Heidcamp
Publisher : Crown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780517577295

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A Hummingbird in My House by Arnette Heidcamp Pdf

An account of Squeak, a young ruby-throated hummingbird, chronicles the bird's rescue, its daily activities and behavior, its growth to maturity in the author's indoor garden, and its eventual release back into the wild.

Hummingbird

Kimberly Greene Angle
Hummingbird Book PDF

Author : Kimberly Greene Angle
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1429998369

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Hummingbird by Kimberly Greene Angle Pdf

Twelve-year-old March Anne Tanner's life is tied to the simple rhythms and cycles of the watermelon farm in Jubilee, Georgia, that she has grown up on. Thanks to Grenna, her grandmother and surrogate mother, March Anne has learned everything she needs to know about seeds, vine pruning, and harvesting melons and pumpkins. And although Grenna has tried to teach March Anne about her ancestors, March Anne has always been uncomfortable with the family name she's been given and doesn't like. And so, in secret meetings deep in the woods, March Anne and her two best friends form the Pseudonymphs, whose names change with the seasons. When Grenna suffers a heart attack, March Anne must face an uncertain future and confront her past. In the middle of it all, a ruby-throated hummingbird decides to winter at the Tanners' and becomes a source of delight and inspiration as March Anne prepares for Grenna's passing and journeys toward self-acceptance. This sweet and tangy debut introduces a memorable cast of characters who come to learn that grace can abide within and beyond the realities of pain and loss.

The Glitter in the Green

Jon Dunn
The Glitter in the Green Book PDF

Author : Jon Dunn
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781541618183

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The Glitter in the Green by Jon Dunn Pdf

An acclaimed natural history writer follows the trail of the remarkable hummingbird all over the world. Hummingbirds are a glittering, sparkling collective of over three hundred wildly variable species. For centuries, they have been revered by indigenous Americans, coveted by European collectors, and admired worldwide for their unsurpassed metallic plumage and immense character. Yet they exist on a knife-edge, fighting for survival in boreal woodlands, dripping cloud forests, and subpolar islands. They are, perhaps, the ultimate embodiment of evolution's power to carve a niche for a delicate creature in even the harshest of places. Traveling the full length of the hummingbirds' range, from the cusp of the Arctic Circle to near-Antarctic islands, acclaimed nature writer Jon Dunn encounters birders, scientists, and storytellers in his quest to find these beguiling creatures, immersing us in the world of one of Earth's most charismatic bird families.

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird

June Osborne
The Ruby throated Hummingbird Book PDF

Author : June Osborne
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292787988

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The Ruby-throated Hummingbird by June Osborne Pdf

In this invitingly-written book, June Osborne paints a fully detailed portrait of perhaps the best-known hummingbird in the United States, the ruby-throat. There is no mistaking a hummingbird. Even people who hardly know a robin from a sparrow recognize that flash of iridescent feathers and the distinctive hovering flight. So popular have “hummers” become that even casual birdwatchers now travel great distances to hummingbird hot spots to see masses of birds in their annual migrations. Drawing from her own birdwatching experiences, June Osborne offers an “up close and personal” look at a female ruby-throat building her nest and rearing young, as well as an account of a day in the life of a male ruby-throat and stories of the hummers’ migrations between their summer breeding grounds in the United States and Canada and their winter homes in Mexico and Central America. In addition to this life history, Osborne recounts early hummingbird sightings and tells how the bird received its common and scientific names. After an overview of hummingbirds’ distinctive ways of feeding, flying, and conserving energy, she offers a detailed description of the ruby-throat that will help you tell females from males, immature birds from adults, and ruby-throats from similar species. Osborne also takes you on a visit to the “Hummer/Bird Celebration!” at Rockport, reviews hummingbird banding programs, and explains how to attract hummingbirds to your yard or apartment balcony.

Heating & Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs

Beth Ann Fennelly
Heating Cooling 52 Micro Memoirs Book PDF

Author : Beth Ann Fennelly
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780393609486

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Heating & Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs by Beth Ann Fennelly Pdf

“Consistently entertaining… always poised, eloquent, and full of moments of tenderness.” —Electric Literature The 52 micro-memoirs in genre-defying Heating & Cooling offer bright glimpses into a richly lived life, combining the compression of poetry with the truth-telling of nonfiction into one heartfelt, celebratory book. Alternatingly wistful and wry, ranging from childhood recollections to quirky cultural observations, these micro-memoirs build on one another to shape a life from unexpectedly illuminating moments.

Do Hummingbirds Hum?

George C. West,Carol A. Butler
Do Hummingbirds Hum Book PDF

Author : George C. West,Carol A. Butler
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813547381

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Do Hummingbirds Hum? by George C. West,Carol A. Butler Pdf

In Do Hummingbirds Hum? George C. West, who has studied and banded over 13,500 hummingbirds in Arizona, and Carol A. Butler provide an overview of hummingbird biology for the general reader, and more detailed discussions of their morphology and behavior for those who want to fly beyond the basics.

Hummingbirds of Costa Rica

Anonim
Hummingbirds of Costa Rica Book PDF

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Colibris
ISBN : 1554071631

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Hummingbirds of Costa Rica by Anonim Pdf

Vibrant photos and fascinating text bring Costa Rica's hummingbirds to life. Hummingbirds of Costa Rica features 44 of the 45 species of hummers that inhabit Costa Rica. (The Plain-capped starthroat, the missing species, lives only in the highest treetops. The authors have never encountered one at a height low enough to photograph.) Each bird is depicted in its natural habitat and with the flower with which it naturally associates. Hundreds of detailed close-ups show each bird's unique features and allow the reader to fully appreciate these stunning marvels of nature. Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden, this richly illustrated guide covers: Biology Predators The relationship between hummingbirds and flowers Feeding strategies A year in a hummingbird's life Hummingbird site guide. More than 90 plant species -- belonging to 34 families and over 60 genera -- are featured along with the hummers, so Hummingbirds of Costa Rica is also a useful guide to an astonishing diversity of Costa Rican flora. Beautifully detailed photographs bring the exquisite creatures to life, and scientifically accurate and accessible text provides a comprehensive reference to Costa Rica, its hummingbirds and their ecosystem.

Hummingbirds

Myrl Shireman
Hummingbirds Book PDF

Author : Myrl Shireman
Publisher : Mark Twain Media
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781624427992

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Hummingbirds by Myrl Shireman Pdf

Have you ever seen a bird so small that you weren't sure that it was a bird? It was probably a hummingbird! Written for students in grade 3, Hummingbirds helps students find out more about hummingbirds. Students see many beautiful pictures of different kinds of hummingbirds in the book. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

World of Hummingbirds

Erik Hanson
World of Hummingbirds Book PDF

Author : Erik Hanson
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811741804

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World of Hummingbirds by Erik Hanson Pdf

Engaging natural history information for a general audience on one of the most beloved groups of birds, including tips on attracting and watching hummingbirds. Stunning photographs of common North American and exotic world species. Explains the details of the tiny hummingbird's amazing twice-yearly migration.

Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Conservation in Northern Mexico

Jean-Luc E. Cartron,Gerardo Ceballos,Richard Stephen Felger
Biodiversity Ecosystems and Conservation in Northern Mexico Book PDF

Author : Jean-Luc E. Cartron,Gerardo Ceballos,Richard Stephen Felger
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195156720

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Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Conservation in Northern Mexico by Jean-Luc E. Cartron,Gerardo Ceballos,Richard Stephen Felger Pdf

Encompassing tropical and temperate forests, arid lands, and the Gulf of California, northern Mexico is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. Representing the collaborative efforts of ecologists in the U.S.