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A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings

Quirky Collective Nouns of the Animal Kingdom

Quirky Collective Nouns of the Animal Kingdom

By Matt Sewell

By Matt Sewell

By Matt Sewell

By Matt Sewell

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Category: Science | Art

Category: Science | Art

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Sep 05, 2017 | ISBN 9780399579394

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    About A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings

    “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.

    About A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings

    “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.

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    About Matt Sewell

    MATT SEWELL, who has been described as “the Banksy of the bird world,” is an avid ornithologist and artist. He is the author of Owls, Our Garden Birds, Our Woodland Birds, Our Songbirds, and Penguins and Other Seabirds and has… More about Matt Sewell

    About Matt Sewell

    MATT SEWELL, who has been described as “the Banksy of the bird world,” is an avid ornithologist and artist. He is the author of Owls, Our Garden Birds, Our Woodland Birds, Our Songbirds, and Penguins and Other Seabirds and has… More about Matt Sewell

    Product Details

    Category: Science | Art

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by Ten Speed Press
    Sep 05, 2017 | 144 Pages | 5-1/3 x 7-1/3 | ISBN 9780399579394

    Category: Science | Art

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Ten Speed Press
    Sep 05, 2017 | 144 Pages | ISBN 9780399579400

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    “A Charm of Goldfinches radiates magical charm, making it a little treasure.”
    — Texas Gardener

    Table Of Contents

    Contents

    Introduction 8

    Land 11–59
    Air 61–109
    Water 111–125

    Spotting and Jotting 126–143
    Thank Yous 144

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