|aFor the birds : |bthe life of Roger Tory Peterson / |cPeggy Thomas ; illustrated by Laura Jacques
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|a1st ed.
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|aHonesdale, Penn. : |bCalkins Creek, |cc2011
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|a40 p. : |bill. (some col.) ; |c27 cm.
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|aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 40)
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|a"To some, he was "Professor Nuts Peterson," but to the world he was Roger Tory Peterson. For the birds: the life of Roger Tory Peterson tracks this American artist, activist, and passionate bird lover from his days as a child, to art student, to creator of the Peterson Field Guides, to global environmentalist. Peterson's guides were revolutionary--simply written and drawn for everyone to enjoy the birds, animals, and plants of the outdoors. Millions of copies have sold to date. Author Peggy Thomas and artist Laura Jacques worked closely with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York, to create the first children's book about this great naturalist."--book jacket
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|aPetersonRoger Tory|d1908-1996--Juvenile literature
Roger Tory Peterson revolutionized the way we look at and appreciate birds, animals, and plants.ome kidsalled him "Professor Nuts Peterson" because of his dedication to his craft; yet he went on to create the immensely popular Peterson Guides, which have sold more than seven million copies, and which birders everywhere appreciate for their simple text and exquisite illustrations. Working closely with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York, author Peggy Thomas and artist Laura Jacques have created a fascinating portrait of a global environmentalist with this very first children's biography of Peterson.
Roger Tory Peterson revolutionized the way we look at and appreciate birds, animals, and plants.ome kidsalled him "Professor Nuts Peterson" because of his dedication to his craft; yet he went on to create the immensely popular Peterson Guides, which have sold more than seven million copies, and which birders everywhere appreciate for their simple text and exquisite illustrations. Working closely with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York, author Peggy Thomas and artist Laura Jacques have created a fascinating portrait of a global environmentalist with this very first children's biography of Peterson.