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Color, Information and Values
This book was given to my child recently.The first thing you will notice is the brilliant colors.The artwork is done by the author and is very eyecatching, especially fun for young pre-readers.The story is simple, emphasizing values (respect your unique talents, don't make fun of others) and there is interesting information about hummingbirds on the last page.I think a variety of ages would enjoy this book, whether they read it themselves or have it read to them.This book would be a good choice for a gift.

Fantastic!
My kids and I LOVED this book!The story is sweet and loving, focusing on hope, self-confidence, and the power of friendship.The artwork is beautiful, with a water-color feel to it.Grade school kids could read it, and younger kids would definitely enjoy having it read to them.Highly recommended! ... Read more

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Bird and gardening expert Mathew Tekulsky uncovers the simple steps any gardener can take to attract and enjoy one of nature's most beautiful creatures.He introduces the reader to hummingbird habits and reveals the regions where they live and migrate. ... Read more

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Great little book.
This small, delightful book holds a wealth of information for the would-be hummingbird enthusiast.The author has included lists of plants and flowers which are attractive to the tiny creatures, organizations of interest, as well as an extensive bibliography.Well written, and enthusiastic in it's presentation.Overall a great little book.

How to attract hummingbirds to your garden

The author, Mathew Tekulsky, is enthusiastic about hummingbirds, and his enthusiasm comes through in his word pistures of these little butterflies of the bird world whose wings beat so fast that they are invisible, like the blades of an airplane propeller.

Let Mathew tell you how to attract them to your garden!The book is devoted single-mindedly to hummingbirds, how to make them welcome in your garden, and how to cultivate the flowers and other plants that will bring them in and grace your garden with the beautiful little creatures.

This is a wonderful book for your horticultural library, as well as a great source of information on hummingbirds.

Joseph Pierre

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The author of A Hummingbird in My House relates another true account of a hummingbird who took winter refuge in her upstate New York house. This time her visitor was a female Rufous hummingbird that was 2,000 miles from its home. ... Read more

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Wonderful, touching and amusing.
I loved the book.I love birds and have zebra finches that i allow to fly free in my home.They are entertaining and cute.The book was great.I really enjoy hummingbirds and miss them.I moved to Bend, OR eight yearsago and hardly see any.I used to live in the SF Bay Area and hummers areplentiful there. Arnette's book was definately touching and I admire herlove for the little birds. My favorite part of the story was her account ofhow little precious Rosie loved to bathe. I was truly amazed how Arnettewas able to provide ample food for Rosie.Her experience with thehummingbirds is a rare life event and something that she'll never forget. Although I was saddened at Rosie's spring release, it was for her best andI can only hope there are more people out there with the resources and loveto care for stray or wounded creatures.

From Squeak to Rosie....More joy.
She got me hooked on the story of Squeak.Then she slayed me with Rosie.More information, all well researched and documented, very interesting and then the killer....more wonderful photos that make you wish you were there.I can't wait to read her next book.Yes, I'm still feeding my hummers.I'm up to 15 feeders now. I'm also getting my family into it too. Thank You Mrs. Heidcamp! ... Read more

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Vibrant photos and fascinating text bring Costa Rica's hummingbirds to life.

Hummingbirds of Costa Rica features 44 of the 45 species of hummers that inhabit Costa Rica. (The Plain-capped starthroat, the missing species, lives only in the highest treetops. The authors have never encountered one at a height low enough to photograph.) Each bird is depicted in its natural habitat and with the flower with which it naturally associates. Hundreds of detailed close-ups show each bird's unique features and allow the reader to fully appreciate these stunning marvels of nature.

Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden, this richly illustrated guide covers: - Biology - Predators - The relationship between hummingbirds and flowers - Feeding strategies - A year in a hummingbird's life - Hummingbird site guide.

More than 90 plant species -- belonging to 34 families and over 60 genera -- are featured along with the hummers, so Hummingbirds of Costa Rica is also a useful guide to an astonishing diversity of Costa Rican flora.

Beautifully detailed photographs bring the exquisite creatures to life, and scientifically accurate and accessible text provides a comprehensive reference to Costa Rica, its hummingbirds and their ecosystem. ... Read more

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One beautiful and essential book
I purchased this book (among other Costa Rica field guides) to prepare for a birding summer trip to Costa Rica. I was thrilled to find out how helpful this book was. I realize this is not meant to be a field guide, so the size did not bother me at all. This book certainly provided very helpful and detailed photographic views of the hummingbirds we would see in CR. I found this book to be absolutely essential to recognizing each hummingbird species. Currently, this seems to be the only book with real pictures (not drawn), that allows for easy hummingbird identification. And if you just want an interesting and gorgeous coffee-table book or gift for a fellow Hummingbird lover, this would be an excellent choice.

Fantastic photos plus great information!
Both authors have produced a great 'coffee table book'. Lots of facts that help people understand these tiny birds.
I agree with another reviewer that Plain Capped star throats are not only in Costa Rica, although they some of our most diligent visitors to our garden flowers in Costa Rica.

A new great book on hummingbirds !
This new book on the hummingbirds of Costa Rica deals with the 44 hummingbirds native to and breeding in this Central American country. It describes physical features of hummingbirds, flight, feeding, nesting, molting, migration and more. The superb photos illustrating this book not only show all aspects of the hummingbirds' daily life, but also more than 90 species of beautiful flowers on which they feed. The scientific information presented is correct and interesting. This book is a real must for all those ornithologists and bird watchers who love these little jewels of nature !

Hummingbirds of Costa Rica - Review
Exelente livro, com fotos maravilhosas, em grande quantidade e perfeitas.As informações são muito adequadas.Um detalhe, o livro é também uma enciclopédia das flores da Costa Rica.A diversidade mostrada, tanto de beija-flores como das plantas é única.As imagens primam pela qualidade e senso artístico.

Hummingbirds book a beauty
This book was purchased as a gift for relative traveling to southern Costa Rica. The birds are so beautifuuly photographed. The gift was greatly appreciated. ... Read more

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Alan was too young to understand why his parents preferred him to play with the other white boys on the estate. But gradually, he learned that if he was going to meet Kaiser and Jaillin, he had to pretend he was going to meet someone else, he had to pretend he didn't enjoy spending time with his friends, he had to pretend he didn't mind when he wasn't allowed to invite them to his party. Sometimes, horribly, the pretending became real, and Alan found himself in betrayal of the friendship that meant so much to him. ... Read more

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A coming-of-age book
Set in Trinidad in the earlier half of the nineteenth century, this book brings out many of the joys and ills that areembedded in human nature and in human existence. a young East Indian girl falls in love with the son of her caucasian employers.Innocent in their affections for each other, these two children embark on a journey of new discoveries in nature, and in the process discover the purity that is within themselves.However, these children also soon realize that this purity is blanketed by evil that is beyond their control, when this little girl released from her duties because they are caught displaying their affections.Meeting each other years later, the realization sinks in that their daily lives extend greatly beyond their love for one another.This book not only brings out the harsh realities of class structure, but projects the instruments that keep those harsh conditions intact. ... Read more

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How long do hummingbirds live? How fast do hummingbirds beat their wings? How do they stay warm? Where do they put their nests? Do hummingbirds migrate? Learn the answers to these questions and many others in this easy-to-read book. Readers will learn about their interesting behaviors, fascinating interactions with each other, and about their important status as pollinators. Concise text and colorful photos, illustrations, and charts help you learn about these tiny, fast-flying birds. ... Read more

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For two glorious months, one lucky family gets an intimate peek at the daily activities of a mother hummingbird and her babies. Nest building, egg hatching, flying lessons--the family sees it all unfold on the back patio. Share the experience through this poignant journal of poems filled with funny observations, fascinating hummingbird facts, and unforgettable moments.

Includes an author's note, a fact list, and suggestions for further reading.
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Very nice
I could totally appreciate what this book was trying to do: tell the tale of how a mother hummingbird built a nest on the author's patio and raised two chicks.
The story is told via poetry and with some lovely drawings.There's also an explanation of how the book came about, as well as fun facts about hummingbirds.
Only trouble is that the poetry wasn't always that great, and varied in style (and perspectives).Also, I found myself having to piece things together more than I probably should have had to.It's still interesting and a sweet idea, but it could have been so much better.

Beautiful in all ways!
Kristine O'Connell George's poetry is beautiful as these poems lead her observations of a mother hummingbird making a nest, laying her eggs, then the eggs hatching and the young moving out. The illustrations are lovely realistic sketches that capture each stage of the hummingbirds' development. This makes a nice Mother's Day gift. I also bought a copy for a special aunt who loves nature.

If you hum a few bars, I can fake it.
If you or I were to find a tiny hummingbird nest in our backyard, we would handle such a discovery in any variety of ways.Some people would probably set up a camera and create a 24-hr live feed to their website.Others would ignore the nest or, worse still, actively remove it due to some odd hummingbird-based-delusion that the creatures were pests.When author Kristine O'Connell George found her nest, she came up with a particularly original way of marking the event.She kept a steady journal and, when all was said and done, she turned that journal into poetry.And she turned that poetry into a book.And that book was illustrated by the all-too-accomplished Barry Moser.And as a result, children's librarians everywhere have the honor of carrying "Hummingbird Nest" on their shelves, ready to be taken out by any inquisitive child with a yen for tiny birdies.Neither you nor I might go this route, but then neither you nor I would have such a fine title to our name.Such is life.

There are 26 poems in this book, all told.At the beginning a single small bird launches itself at a family eating on their patio.It appears that the creature has claimed this area as its own and immediately sets about building a nest in a potted tree.After a short amount of time two eggs appear in the nest.The family carefully checks up on them when the mama bird is away.The chicks hatch and are fed by their mother.Then they grow over the course of 18-26 days.At the end of that time, one of the babies flies away without the family ever saying goodbye.The second bird has some false starts before it finally figures out how to fly, and (after a snack from mama) fly it does.From that time on, hummingbirds sip nectar from the family's feeder and the author says to herself in the Author's Note, "Were any of the fledglings that turned up at our feeder later that spring our hummingbirds?I like to think they were".

The book has the feel of realism to it, helped along by Moser's accurate artistic renderings.The poetry, for its part, is a kind of friendly free verse.All scientifically accurate.All tiny odes to greater hummingbird-dom.I was particularly fond of a poem entitled, "Spiders, Beware!" that cautions all arachnids that the hummingbirds are around and ready to steal their webbing.These poems are rather innocent and don't go in for witty metaphors or particularly original imagery.They're just gentle little pieces that contain words like, "this rainy evening / your quiet wings / smoothly pressed / as you patiently sit / gentle captain / of your cobweb ship".There's even a small hummingbird-ish haiku at the end (though for a superior hum-haiku, check out the one in Jack Prelutsky's, "If Not For the Cat").At the end of the book is the Author's Note that tells the true story, some quick facts about hummingbirds, and a very nice bibliography of hummingbird resources for old and young readers.

It's really Barry Moser's art that lifts this little book from obscurity, though.If you haven't perused Moser's stunning, "In the Beginning" (with words by Virginia Hamilton) then I'm afraid you've a large gap in the creation-myth department ofyour brain.Moser's watercolors here are wonderful.In the picture where the hummingbird dive-bombs the family, we see an older woman dropping her breakfast spoon, a coffee cup already turned on its side, and a hand covering her face in what is unmistakably the beginning of a laugh.Moser's dog is mournful and his cat full of the languid grace of the species.There are changes in perspective, in distance, and in view.In this way, Moser creates what otherwise could have been a deathly dull series of illustrations.

Come to think of it, this whole enterprise could easily (in the hands of the less adept) have ended up as some kind of boring practice in nature poetry.Instead it captures a fascinating subject, those winged little paradoxes of the avian world, and displays for us all the wonder that she, the author, experienced once.There won't be a child in the world who doesn't yearn for a hummingbird nest of their own after paging through this light little book.Seriously consider pairing it with the equally lovely and aforementioned, "If Not For the Cat", for a detailed examination of the natural world through verse.A small but strong work.

A jewel of a book....
This book is a tender treasure of hummingbird experiences through the wide-open eyes of a family entranced and the pen of a noted writer clearly in love with her subject.

Written as delightful poems, the story contains many teachable moments following "Anna" through the birth process, portraying the teetering and testing of the young ones' wings, proceeding on to the inevitable empty nest. It was hard to hold back tears as the wonder-filled story touches on the universal, relating to many cycles in our own lives.

The delicate watercolor drawings are beautiful in their own right, yet support and enhance the story in seemingly perfect harmony.

I heartily recommend this book to hummingbird lovers and children of all ages, who, caught up in the flow of the story, will absorb many hummingbird facts before they even know it.

Beth Kingsley Hawkins
Co-Editor, The Hummingbird Connection
www.hummingbird.org

For hummingbird lovers of all ages
As a reading specialist I regularly review new children's books.As soon as I saw this one, I thought of my mom.She's a sharp-minded 87-year-old who loves poetry, art and hummingbirds.She gives the artistry, both words and watercolors, of this book an easy five stars. ... Read more

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Mystery and Miracle of Hummingbirds-a 32 page pictorial guide of nine different species of hummingbirds. ... Read more

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Hummingbirds 2011 Wall Calendar: Hummingbirds Wall Calendar: Known for their diminutive size, bright iridescent colors, and hovering flight, hummingbirds live only in the Western Hemisphere, but can be found almost anywhere between Argentina and Alaska. Early Spanish explorers called these migratory birds joyas voladoras, or flying jewels. In order to survive, they consume as much as three times their body weight each day. That's a lot of nectar and insects! This Hummingbirds wall calendar will help you keep up with these busy birds. ... Read more

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"But Mother is always dying," is Gillian Ormsby's sarcastic response when her younger, favored sister tells her that she has to go take care of their hypochondriac mother. Much against her will, since she and her mother never have gotten along, Gillian arrives in California to find the garden and yard dead, the blinds all drawn, and her mother indeed in bed--waiting to die. But when Gillian talks with the doctor, he assures her there's no medical reason behind her mother's state.
Now on a mission to restore her mother to health, Gillian insists Mother get out of bed, eat, exercise and hopefully, choose to live. She also sets about reviving the garden to its former glory, enlisting the help of Adam, a handsome man who owns a family gardening business with his father. Gillian is delighted when a pair of hummingbirds appear, and her friendship with Adam grows.
Soon, Mother's health improves, and one day she announces she and her friend Enzio are going on a cruise. Before Gillian has time to turn around, her mother is gone and she is left high and dry again, and wondering, what is she going to do with the rest of her own life?Amazon.com Review
It sounds like a movie pitch: "The story is like Tom Clancy crossed with John Grisham set in the Washington D.C. political world." But David Baldacci's Saving Faith successfully fuses elements from both of these chart-busters in this political thriller spiced with techno-wizardry.

The villain is a classic spy caricature: cold-war CIA super-patriot Robert Thornhill wants to reclaim the glory days of the Central Intelligence Agency--when money flowed like the Mississippi during a flood, and the FBI watched helplessly from the sidelines. Working from his secret underground bunker, he blackmails Danny Buchanan, one of the great Washington lobbyists, to front an enormous bribery scheme that will force Congress to bend to the CIA's whims. But Thornhill's plan springs a leak: Buchanan's assistant Faith Lockhart discovers her boss's dirty dealings, and she intends to expose the whole mess to Thornhill's nemesis, the FBI. Thornhill's associates attempt to assassinate Faith, but their bullet kills her FBI escort instead. Faith finds herself on the run with Lee Adams, a fit-and-trim PI who had been shadowing her at the behest of Buchanan.

If all this sounds a bit confusing, it is at times. Baldacci works hard to keep the tension steadily rising, but it is sometimes difficult to remember why Faith and Lee can't just stop running and go for help. Nevertheless, they are very likable heroes, and Baldacci's depiction of the world of lobbyists and the internecine warfare of the FBI and CIA (complete with state-of-the-art spy gadgets and transmission-proof chambers) elevates the novel with details that can come only from careful research. --Patrick O'Kelley ... Read more

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Saving Faith
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I am about 80% through all of Baldacci's Books, and this is one of the best.

Faith is on the Run
Lobbyist Faith Lockhart and her boss Danny Buchanan have done wonders with their help for the poor in third world nations, but sometimes they bent the rules a bit, legally speaking. Now Faith suspects perhaps Danny may be bending them too much, so she decides to make a deal with the FBI to save both herself and her boss.

However unknown to Faith, Danny has done some deals with the CIA and they don't want her telling the FBI anything. On her way to meet with the Fibby guys, an assassin tries to kill her, luckily she is saved by PI Lee Adams, who has been hired by an anonymous client to follow her. Unfortunately the FBI agent who had been accompanying Faith is killed.

Now, all of a sudden, Faith and Lee are on the run. The don't trust each other, but they have no one else to turn to. The FBI wants them alive, especially agent Brooke Reynolds, who was supposed to be in that car with Faith when the assassin struck, but the CIA apparently wants them dead.

This story is one long chase scene, full of intrigue and government power gone mad. It's a book that I couldn't put down. As usual David Baldacci nails his characters and draws his readers in right from the get go.

Book Purchase
Disappointed - the book that was delivered was the large type for easier reading format and I did not know that is what I purchased.I am sure it stated such somewhere but apparently is wasn't too obvious as I wouldn't have purchased the book it I had know.

Fantastic Book
This was a fantastic book that was hard to put down.I really enjoyed it.

Good Read
I am a Baldacci fan so I'm a pushover for most of what he writes but this book has a slightly different slant.It's packed with action and turnarounds.I would recommend it. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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The hummingbird is one of the most attractive and popular birds in North America. Its small size, brilliant coloring, and ability to feed in flight make it a favorite backyard visitor. This colorful guide describes the fascinating life in the wild of a variety of hummingbird species and tells bird lovers how to attract hummingbirds to the backyard. Information from the most recently published research is augmented by personal experiences in the field as well as conversations with hummingbird experts. Topics include hummingbird behavior, migration, and predators--all illustrated with full-color photos. ... Read more

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Have you ever seen a hummingbird's wings stand still? Featuring 33 up-close, brilliant color photographs, A Dazzle of Hummingbirds lets readers peek into the daily life of the world's smallest bird. The book uses lively text to engage young audiences, explaining how hummingbirds care for their young, fly, sing, eat, migrate, and guard their territory. Did you know that hummingbirds can fly upside-down? That they have no ability to smell? And that their brains are proportionally the largest among birds? Reviewed by scientific experts, these and other fascinating facts add interest, as photos and maps portray the diverse habitats, from deserts to backyards, where hummingbirds can be found.This updated edition's new material includes a brand-new "Secrets of Hummingbirds" section - a bullet-point summary page of "amazing but true" characteristics - and a completely rewritten "To Learn More" page with current information on helpful websites, books, organizations, videos, and DVDs. ... Read more

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My two year old likes it
I was looking for an inexpensive picture-book for my two year old and this one definitely passed muster. ... Read more

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At an early age, Foster Perry was recognized by those around him as having a natural gift for healing and sight. Then, after literally being struck by lightning, he was swept into a journey of initiation and rapid expansion of consciousness. When Lightning Strikes a Hummingbird is the story of his personal evolution. ... Read more

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Like dazzling jewels, hummingbirds tirelessly dart among flowers, probing for nectar with their needlelike bills. They are poetry in motion, their purring wings tracing a perpetual figure eight. Now you can marvel at a year of their delicate beauty, iridescent feathers, animated energy and extraordinary diversity. Watch them work and play, shimmer and flash in the sky with their stained-glass radiance. In Hummingbirds 2011, world-renowned nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden celebrate these tiny, alluring creatures. Informative captions shed further light on the secret and very busy lives of hummingbirds.

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2011 Hummingbirds Calendar
I'm a regular now with this calendar.I buy one each year and just love them. I purchase early so I can start adding appointments etc to it now for the new year.Large blocks for you to write in. I'm a lover of hummingbirds and the color of the artwork is gorgeous. Highly recommended for hummingbird lovers. ... Read more

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Hummingbirds - The gentle grace of the hummingbird is elegantly captured in this full-color calendar. From beak to tail feathers, these tiny powerhouses are pure joy. ... Read more

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VERY DETAILED
As the title explains, the book is very detailing, above and beyond carving. I never expected so many additional steps in this book, such as wood burning and habitat. Maybe not for a beginner in carving, however if you want to learn this is the book to get about hummingbirds. ... Read more