A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings
Quirky Collective Nouns of the Animal Kingdom
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Animals, Wildlife, Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Trivia, Art & Architecture, General Art
| Author: | Matt Sewell | ISBN: | 9780399579400 |
| Publisher: | Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale | Publication: | September 5, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Ten Speed Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Matt Sewell |
| ISBN: | 9780399579400 |
| Publisher: | Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale |
| Publication: | September 5, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Ten Speed Press |
| Language: | English |
"Most groups of wildlife can be described as a flock, herd, or shoal—but where is the fun in ending there?" — from the Introduction
Whether you're an animal lover or a grammar geek, illustrator Matt Sewell has the perfect menagerie of beasts (and beast-related terms) for your reading pleasure. Along with fifty-five gorgeous color illustrations, Sewell presents the unexpected collective nouns used to describe groups of animals on land, in the air, and in the water. Discover the secret behind a "sleuth of bears," keep your eyes open for a "watch of nightingales," and learn something new about a "school of whales." Illustrated in inimitable watercolor, this book makes a great gift for nature and art lovers everywhere.
"Most groups of wildlife can be described as a flock, herd, or shoal—but where is the fun in ending there?" — from the Introduction
Whether you're an animal lover or a grammar geek, illustrator Matt Sewell has the perfect menagerie of beasts (and beast-related terms) for your reading pleasure. Along with fifty-five gorgeous color illustrations, Sewell presents the unexpected collective nouns used to describe groups of animals on land, in the air, and in the water. Discover the secret behind a "sleuth of bears," keep your eyes open for a "watch of nightingales," and learn something new about a "school of whales." Illustrated in inimitable watercolor, this book makes a great gift for nature and art lovers everywhere.
