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A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings by Matt Sewell
Most groups of wildlife can be described as a flock, herd, or shoal--but where is the fun in ending there? -- from the Introduction Whether you're an animal lover or a grammar geek, illustrator Matt Sewell has the perfect menagerie of beasts (and beast-related terms) for your reading pleasure. Along with fifty-five gorgeous color illustrations, Sewell presents the unexpected collective nouns used to describe groups of animals on land, in the air, and in the water. Discover the secret behind a sleuth of bears, keep your eyes open for a watch of nightingales, and learn something new about a school of whales. Illustrated in inimitable watercolor, this book makes a great gift for nature and art lovers everywhere.Matt Sewell is a passionate naturalist who has written four books about birds. He is the author of The Colorful World of Dinosaurs and lives in Shrewsbury, England.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780399579394 |
| ISBN 10 | 0399579397 |
| Title | A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings |
| Author | Matt Sewell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale |
| Year published | 2017-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |