"The human history of depicting birds dates to as many as 40,000 years ago, when Paleolithic artists took to cave walls to capture winged and other beasts. But the art form has reached its peak in the last four hundred years. In The Art of the Bird, devout birder and ornithologist Roger J. Lederer celebrates this heyday of avian illustration in forty artists' profiles, beginning with the work of Flemish painter Frans Snyders in the early 1600s and...

"Get ready to embark on a winter wonderland adventure with the Cobble Hill Winter Birdhouse jigsaw puzzle. This 1000-piece puzzle features a stunning image of birds, perfect for animal and wildlife enthusiasts. With dimensions of 19.25" x 26.625", it provides hours of entertainment for puzzle lovers aged 11 and above. The high-quality pieces ensure durability and ease of assembly, while the vibrant colors bring the winter theme to life. Whether you're...

"The images here are a selection from the hundreds sent in by children's book illustrators from all over the world for an exhibition entitled Migrations. Its aim is to express support for and solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of human migrants who face immense difficulties and dangers in their struggle to find a better and safer place to live."-- Page 8.

Volume II plates are photographic reproductions on cream paper of toile fabric designs from the 18th and 19th century, originally produced from copper engravings. Many examples of toile de Jouy and calico.

Birds were "the objects of my greatest delight," wrote John James Audubon (1785-1851), founder of modern ornithology and one of the world's greatest bird painters. His masterpiece, The Birds of America, depicts almost five hundred North American bird species, each life-size image rendered in vibrant color. Audubon was also an explorer, a woodsman, a hunter, an entertaining and prolific writer, and an energetic self-promoter. Through talent and dogged...

"This how-to guide will perfect the technique of serious arists but also, perhaps more importantly, it will provide guidance for those who insist they can?t draw. Leading the mind and hand through a series of detailed exercises, Laws delivers what he promises: that "drawing birds opens you to the beauty of the world."" -- from publisher's website.

The ancient art of origami comes from ancient Japan, but birds come from the dinosaurs! This unique book teaches budding origamists how to fold beautiful origami creations while providing fascinating facts on birds. Readers will love making winged paper creatures by following clear step-by-step instructions. Accompanying photographs make every fold clear and accessible, ensuring readers will be able to follow along with ease. This peaceful art form...

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to make origami birds. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Complete instructions to make the Christmas quilt, Birds in Toyland, which features 15 whimsical appliqué blocks"--