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  • Goats
    Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson
    Here, in a comprehensive, practical, and extremely readable volume, an author-artist whose many nature books are favorites with children gives an absorbing account of goats-the countries from which they came originally, the merits and characteristics of the major breeds, the reasons why they are especially valuable to us, and the methods of raising them for pets or for profit. ...
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    29,07 €

  • The Grasshopper Book
    Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson
    The author introduces his fascinating book about grasshoppers and their relations by pointing out the error of Aesop’s fable which compares the grasshopper unfavorably to the ant. 'Actually,' he says, 'the grasshopper is no more a ner’er-do-well than the ant; it simply does the things it has to for a happy and successful life.' He then shows how grasshoppers and the other relat...
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    20,01 €

  • Starlings
    Wilfrid SBronson / Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson
    Imported to the United States from Europe in 1890 and released in Central Park, New York City, to fight the growing number of insect pests at that time, the starlings quickly adapted themselves to the new climate. They are now at home almost everywhere. The starling is typical of many other birds, and this book with simple text is a wealth of birdlore. The marvel of streamline ...
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    15,67 €

  • Turtles
    Wilfrid S. Bronson / Wilfrid SBronson / Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson
    What do turtles eat? How are their babies hatched? Why can a turtle pull his head inside his shell? What kinds of turtles make the best pets? How should pet turtles be fed and where should they be kept? All these and many other questions are answered in this natural science picture book for young readers. As in 'Pinto’s Journey,' 'Starlings,' 'Coyotes,' 'Cats,' and 'Goats,' als...
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    15,17 €

  • Starlings
    Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson
    Imported to the United States from Europe in 1890 and released in Central Park, New York City, to fight the growing number of insect pests at that time, the starlings quickly adapted themselves to the new climate. They are now at home almost everywhere. The starling is typical of many other birds, and this book with simple text is a wealth of birdlore. The marvel of streamline ...
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    29,14 €

  • Turtles
    Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson
    What do turtles eat? How are their babies hatched? Why can a turtle pull his head inside his shell? What kinds of turtles make the best pets? How should pet turtles be fed and where should they be kept? All these and many other questions are answered in this natural science picture book for young readers. As in 'Pinto’s Journey,' 'Starlings,' 'Coyotes,' 'Cats,' and 'Goats,' als...
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    29,09 €

  • Coyotes
    Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson
    A coyote is a very smart kind of wild dog. A coyote does not want to live the way a tame dog does, with someone to feed him and give him a home. He wants to dig his own den, hunt his own supper, staying wild and very free. Young and older people alike, whether they have seen coyotes or not, will be delighted with this animal who can sing bass and tenor at the same time, who bui...
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    29,08 €

  • Cats
    Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson
    Wild cats, tame cats, alley cats, barn cats--all kinds of cats fill the pages of this science picture book for younger readers. It grew out of years spent by the author in studying cats and keeping them as pets. The physical characteristics of cats, their instincts and habits are described and explained. There is an interesting section on how to play with a kitten or cat, what ...
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    29,14 €