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Unknown |
| Title |
The Illustrated Alphabet of Birds
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by The Internet Archive Children's Library, The University of Florida, Andrea Ball, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Illustrated Alphabet of Birds" is a children’s book likely written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as an educational tool, introducing young readers to the alphabet through the depiction of various birds, each corresponding to a letter. With its focus on avian species, the book employs simple rhymes and charming illustrations to make learning engaging and enjoyable. The content of the book features a whimsical and poetic description of different birds corresponding to each letter of the alphabet from A to Z. Each entry describes the unique characteristics or behaviors of the bird alongside an illustration, inviting children to explore the natural world through the lens of ornithology. For instance, the Auk is mentioned for its icy habitat in the Arctic, while the Blue Bird enchants with its songs in spring. The book creatively concludes with the letter Z, humorously noting that there isn’t a bird that starts with Z, instead explaining that it serves as a resting place or "roost." Overall, the book combines learning with entertainment, making it an excellent choice for young readers curious about birds and the alphabet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's poetry
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| Subject |
Birds -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Alphabet books
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11073 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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