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Hamerstrom, Frances – 1983
This copiously illustrated document is designed to be a field quide to birds of prey that are common to Wisconsin, as well as to some that enter the state occasionally. An introduction discusses birds of prey with regard to migration patterns, the relationship between common names and the attitudes of people toward certain birds, and natural signs…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Classification, Endangered Species, Guides
Flotsam and Jetsam: A Newsletter for Massachusetts Marine Educators, 1985
Presents factual information on penguins using an outline format. Includes descriptions of physical characteristics, behavioral mechanisms, geographical distribution, and physiological processes. Provides separate bibliographies for teachers and students. (ML)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
1981
Descriptons of familiar birds of the Midwest and suggestions for attracting them to urban settings are offered in this publication. Plants which serve as food and protection for birds are identified. These plants are described by: the number of bird species that use the plant; the plant's ornamental value; its time in bloom and in fruit; its…
Descriptors: Botany, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment), Ecology
1980
Descriptions of plants which serve as food and/or protection for birds of the northeast United States are presented in this publication. Explanations are given for each plant as to: ornamental value; time in bloom and in fruit; height; adaptations; and the number of bird species that use it. Practical ideas and suggestions are outlined for…
Descriptors: Botany, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment), Ecology
Marriage, L. Dean – 1980
Illustrations of familiar birds of the northwest United States and suggestions for attracting them to urban settings are offered in this publication. Foods (plants) that are preferred by these birds are also identified. Explanations are given for each plant's ornamental value; time in bloom and in fruit; height; adaptations; and also the number of…
Descriptors: Botany, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment), Ecology
Dillon, Olan W. – 1981
Descriptions of plants which serve as food and/or protection for birds of the southeast United States are presented in this publication. Explanations are given for each plant's ornamental value; time in bloom and in fruit; height; adaptations; and also the number of bird species that use it. Practical ideas are outlined for attracting birds to…
Descriptors: Botany, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment), Ecology