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Birdlore : the iridescent life of Florence Merriam Bailey / written by Jess Keating ; illustrated by Devon Holzwarth.

Keating, Jess, (author.). Holzwarth, Devon, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"From the author of Shark Lady comes the true story of Florence Merriam Bailey, the groundbreaking scientist who inspired a nation to take up bird-watching and worked tirelessly to protect our feathered friends. Before Florence, there was no such thing as “bird-watching”. Bright plumes on lady’s hats were all the rage, but no one was climbing trees or wading through marsh-grass to spot the birds they came from. Even scientists studied birds in labs instead of outside in their natural habitat. But Florence changed all that. A bird-lover since childhood, she wanted to show the world what made these creatures special. She wanted everyone to care as much as she did, and so she taught classes, printed pamphlets, and eventually began leading bird walks so people could see it with their own eyes. Over time, they did see! With hard work and perseverence, Florence changed the way we look at birds, inspiring millions to follow in her footsteps on bird walks of their own. With gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Devon Holzwarth (Listen), Florence’s story takes flight in soaring spreads that capture her inquisitive spirit and passionate advocacy for our feathered friends, a legacy that lives on to this day."-- Penguin Random House.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593488584
  • ISBN: 059348858X
  • ISBN: 9780593488591
  • ISBN: 0593488598
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2025]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8. Alfred A. Knopf.
Subject: Bailey, Florence Merriam, 1863-1948 > Juvenile literature.
Bird watchers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Ornithologists > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Bird watching > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
Birds > Conservation > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Picture books.
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 8 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Dunn Public Library J B BAILEY Kea (Text) 33436001815064 Juvenile Biography Available -
Andrews Public Library J B BAILEY (Text) 80605003749164 Juvenile Biography Available -
Ashe County Public Library J B BAILEY (Text) 50503300654466 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Cumberland Headquarters JB BAILEY (Text) 31781069087573 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 05/03/2025
Forsyth Central JB Bailey, Florence (Text) 0112400271238 Juvenile Biography Available -
Hope Mills Library JB BAILEY (Text) 31781069087599 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 05/13/2025
Lee County Main Library J BIO BAILEY (Text) 33262003289147 Juvenile New Fiction Available -
Morganton Public Library J B BAILEY (Text) 33557004710950 Juvenile Biography Checked out 05/10/2025
North Regional Library JB BAILEY (Text) 31781069087581 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 05/08/2025
Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield JB Bailey (Text) 38955500177358 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -