The kingfisher history encyclopedia editors of kingfisher. We learned of this book by reading a book i highly recommend. Kingfishers structured home learning worksheetsresources wb 04. The kingfisher history encyclopedia, 3rd edition by editors. By 1978, 200 sets of kits for the plane had been sold, and 100 kingfishers were reported to be under construction. The kingfisher geography encyclopedia by gifford, c. Sep 09, 2004 kingfisher is an awardwinning publisher of nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages. Kingfisher is the name of a beer in india, the american racehorse that won the 1870 belmont stakes race, and a town in oklahoma, as well as the name of planes, ships, airlines, and yachts. Once open, theyll find weird and interesting facts. This petite, brightly colored bird possesses dark blue or green wings, tail and head. See all books authored by kingfisher publications, including the kingfisher childrens encyclopedia kingfisher family of encyclopedias, and kingfisher i wonder why encyclopedia, and more on.
The welltrained mind, a guide to a classical education at home by wise. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage indepth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe. There are 91 species of kingfishers family alcedinidae which are brightly colored birds ranging in size from the 4 in 11 cm long malachitecrested kingfisher, to the laughing kookaburra of australia, which is up to 17 in 46 cm long, weighing 1 lb 0. Buy the kingfisher science encyclopedia kingfisher encyclopedias revised, updated by taylor, charles isbn. Conversely, the smallest kingfisher is the african dwarf kingfisher, which weighs up to 12g and has a wing length of c. Many of the worlds kingfishers dont eat fish and rarely go near water. Common kingfishers are found on the shores of lakes, ponds, streams. Each entry describes the animals characteristics, behavior, and distribution, and gives their latin names. Brightly coloured with a cobaltblue back, tail and head, bright orange underparts and a white bib. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Kingfishers are small unmistakable bright blue and orange birds of slow moving or still water. The amazon kingfisher resembles the green kingfisher which shares its range, but it is much larger than its relative, and three to four times as heavy. Includes biographies of important people and features on art, architecture and technology. The name of the book alone gets readers to pick it up. Packed with fun facts and amazing figures, this authoritative, illustrated. They are worldwide in distribution but are chiefly tropical. Search and browse kingfisher county, oklahoma cemetery records and tombstone inscriptions for oklahoma genealogy research, compiled by kingfisher county genealogical volunteers. They have long, sharp bills and short tails the group is treated either as a single family, alcedinidae, or as a suborder alcedines containing three families, alcedinidae river kingfishers, halcyonidae. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and early learning books, kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five to fourteenyearolds and original picture books for very young children. Chock full of riveting facts, revelations and revolution, this reference book brings world history from early humans to the war on terror to life.
Kingfisher is an awardwinning publisher of nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for kingfisher records releases. The largest kingfisher in africa is the giant kingfisher megaceryle maxima, which is 42 to 46 cm 17 to 18 in in length and 255426 g 9. Born in 1854, john king fisher was said to have grown into a goodlooking young man who was very popular with girls. The kingfisher book of facts and records book, 1993. For most of june, ive watched the kingfisher parents bring food and disappear into. If i were you, id return it, and pick up the name of the wind instead.
Kingfisher the kingfisher is a small to medium sized colourful bird generally found close to water. The kingfisher animal encyclopedia spans earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. The ultimate information database editors of kingfisher on. The kingfisher book of facts and records facts and. The kingfisher animal encyclopedia by david burnie. The anderson ea1 kingfisher is a us twoseat amphibious aircraft designed and marketed for homebuilding. Montauk by nicola harrison check out the weekly recommendation thread. The kingfisher facts and records book of space covers the universe in detail including. As a last name kingfisher was the 75,564 th most popular name in 2010.
Fully revised and updated edition of the hugely popular kingfisher science encyclopedia, this is an uptotheminute scientific reference source for all the family, with an easytoread text, lively illustrations and quality photographs the kingfisher science encyclopedia has been completely revised and updated, and brings science within the grasp of every child. Kingfishers encyclopedias are awardwinning, informationpacked reference books for all the family. Laughing kookaburra is considered to be the heaviest of all species with the weight measuring at 450 g 1 lb. Fully revised and updated edition of the hugely popular kingfisher science encyclopedia, this is an upto the minute scientific reference source for all the family, with an easytoread text, lively illustrations and quality photographs the kingfisher science encyclopedia has been completely revised and updated, and brings science within the grasp of every child. Feel like an archaeologist with pictures of artifacts, illustrations depicting historical reconstructions, maps, and more. The kingfisher secret by alex urban penguin books australia. Packed with fun facts and amazing figures, this authoritative, illustrated reference is perfect for kids. It was the work of earl william anderson, a pan am airline captain, who flew the prototype on 24 april 1969. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Kingfisher is a leading international publisher of illustrated information books, with a readership ranging from preschoolers taking their first steps into the world of nonfiction to students who find our encyclopedias to be an essential support to their research.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Kingfishers most popular book is the seventh bride. There are about 90 species, mostly in the old world and australasia. The amazon kingfisher measures about 2930 cm in length and weighs 110g. The familiar australian kingfisher known as the laughing kookaburra dacelo novaeguineae is the heaviest species with females reaching nearly 500 grams 18 oz in weight. The smallest species of kingfisher is the african dwarf kingfisher ispidina lecontei, which averages 10 cm 3. There are about 90 species, mostly in the old world and australasia their feathers are often bright colors, such as blue or orange. Kingfishers, ranging in length from 10 to 42 cm 4 to 16.
Kingfisher alcedo atthis a flash of blue, gone in an instant, thats the usual view of these fantastic little birds. Packed with fun facts and amazing figures, this authoritative, illustrated reference is perfect for kids who are curious about what lies. Subreddit rules message the mods related subs ama info the faq the wiki this is a moderated subreddit. For instance, this week we have been reading bird guides to find facts so we can. The kingfisher 53 hunter street durban 4001 031 3683903. The kingfisher facts and records book covers 11 major. To differentiate our kingfisher from the other 86 species, it is officially known as the river kingfisher. They are vulnerable to hard winters and habitat degradation through pollution or unsympathetic management of watercourses. It will perch patiently, on the look out for any telltale fish movements in the water below. Jul 02, 2017 the kingfisher of the title refers to gerard manley hopkinss 1918 poem of the same name, although preston pushes aside the incandescent image, reiterating the idea of the birds short life. The book of facts and records kingfisher facts and. The kingfisher facts and records book of space clive.
About us kingfisher consulting group, llc is an independently owned and operated business software and erp consulting firm headquartered in new london, new hampshire. From mans earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a onestop source for research, and is the. Kingfisher, any of about 90 species of birds in three families alcedinidae, halcyonidae, and cerylidae, noted for their spectacular dives into water. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Its a hefty book, but it is a proper book, and the introduction to the world that is in your book. Childrens literature in this colorful book, the facts of the universe unfold in fascinating detail. Social security administration public data, the first name kingfisher was not present. This book has over of the most amusing and amazing facts about everything a child needs to know. It is oily green above, with a shaggy crest and a white. Kingfishers are small birds of the order coraciformes. The kingfisher history encyclopedia, 3rd edition by. Females have orange markings on the lower part of their long bill. The kingfisher facts and records book editors of kingfisher.
It has the typical kingfisher shape, with a short tail and long bill. They fly rapidly, low over water, and hunt fish from riverside perches, occasionally hovering above the waters surface. Alcedo atthis is the only species of kingfisher in much of its european range. The second in the kingfisher facts and records series, this reference book is designed to be perused, pondered and pored over. The kingfisher book of space facts and records facts. Publication date 2000 topics curiosities and wonders, curiosities and wonders publisher new york. This gulpinonego conspiracy thriller has some pretty scary parallels to recent events in fact, its written. Discussion of themes and motifs in amy clampitts the kingfisher. There are nearly 100 different species of the kingfisher bird found around the world kingfishers live both in wetlands and woodlands worldwide, feeding mainly on fish but also insects, frogs and crayfish with those kingfisher species that live in the woodlands occasionally eating reptiles. Explore releases from the kingfisher records label. The smallest kingfisher is the african dwarf kingfisher ispidina lecontei, which measures just 4 inches long 10 centimeters and weighs just onethird of an ounce 10. John king fisher texas gunman, outlaw, lawman though not as famous as some whos fictional stories have risen them to the status of legends, king fisher was the real deal. The kingfisher history encyclopedia this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering.
The book of facts and records kingfisher facts and records. The kingfisher history encyclopedia is arranged chronologically and then thematically within each time period to allow young readers to quickly access the information they need. The kingfisher must surely grab the prize for the most brightly coloured common british bird. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus. It weighs up to 500gm, or 15 times as much as our bird. The largest kingfisher in the world is australias laughing kookaburra. With eyes closed and beak halfopen, the kingfisher seizes the slippery prey and carries it back to his. They are the most likely green kingfisher to be seen on large rivers. Organized chronologically and then thematically within each period, with a timeline on every page.
If your parents register for free you can read any of the books for free, i think. These tiny kingfishers are found along the equatorial coast of africa as well as the interior of the jungles south of the sahara desert in central africa. Kingfisher childrens books 2017 catalog by kingfisher. The kingfisher history encyclopedia by kingfisher books, 9780753468753, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Dec 31, 1998 kingfisher is an awardwinning publisher for nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages. Kingfisher is an awardwinning publisher for nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages. Kingfisher publications books list of books by author. When it spots a fish, the kingfisher makes a splitsecond assessment of its depth and precise location and then dives, billfirst, into the water. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and earlylearning books, kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five to fourteenyearolds and original picture books for very young children. Kingfisher county cemetery records, oklahoma genealogy. The kingfisher of the title refers to gerard manley hopkinss 1918 poem of the same name, although preston pushes aside the incandescent image, reiterating the idea of the birds short life. History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed kingfisher history encyclopedia by the editors at kingfisher. I thought it petty of gracethe author to criticise the city, when in fact she was dissatisfied writing for a. Readers engage in learning through rich illustrations of the worlds bestkept secrets. Kingfisher s encyclopedias are awardwinning, informationpacked reference books for all the family.
Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The kingfisher facts and records book by kingfisher publications. After 15 years of consulting employment with several internationally based erp consulting organizations, mr. The kingfisher history encyclopedia by kingfisher publications. Made up of beautiful blues, turquoise, greens, orange and white, it is an absolutely stunning little bird. An excellent index and readerfriendly glossary round out this superb reference. This is a wonderful book, and i am so disgusted with kingfisher for letting it go outofprint, and for replacing it with the much lesser red book. The kingfisher history encyclopedia book depository. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Book pages people legal description recorded images. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favoritesperfect for gifts and reference alike. Kingfisher has 34 books on goodreads with 103643 ratings.
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