Never-before-seen photographs of baby birds of the marshlands from a noted birding photographer Naturalist William Burt is known for seeking out wild places and elusive birds—and none fit the bill quite so well as the creatures featured in this book. This may well be his break out book, featuring the downy young of the wetlands, whose images are full of character and appeal. Most of these birds have never been captured on film until now. From the comic-monster herons to the fuzzy ducklings and stick-legged sandpipers, these tots have personality and spunk. In the wetlands, they come together, drawn by one essential need: for water. These babies then, are birds that get their feet wet; this book is one for bird lovers, naturalists, photographers, and animal lovers. “A perfectionist whose photographs of shy and elusive birds of the wetlands are unquestionably the finest ever taken.” –Roger Tory Peterson "What really comes through, in the writing and the photographs, is his deep and sensitive appreciation of the uniqueness of each of these most intriguing birds."--David Allen Sibley
A naturalist captures an intimate photographic study of the marsh habitat and its unique flora and fauna in an exploration of marshes throughout North America and in all seasons of the year.
A guide to NASCAR drivers including over 80 of the top drivers from the sport's inception to the present. Drivers are covered with photographs, year-by-year and track-by-track statistics.
This all-color book details the ubiquitous Beetle, from its beginnings in Germany, through its introduction in the United States in 1949, to the demise of the coupe in 1976 and the convertible in 1979, through the introduction of an all-new Bug. Burt lays out the complete evolution of this unique automotive milestone from "People's Car" to counterculture icon.
A guide to NASCAR drivers including over 80 of the top drivers from the sport's inception to the present. Drivers are covered with photographs, year-by-year and track-by-track statistics.
Book 1 in the "King of the Trees" allegorical series by William D. Burt. Publishing dates: 1st edition, 1998; 2nd edition, 2004; 3rd edition, 2020. (Illustrated by Terri Lahr and Rebecca Burt.) Includes glossary/pronunciation guide at the back for easier reading or reading aloud. What do an ancient wooden box, a jeweled medallion and some mysterious, green-garbed strangers share in common? When Rolin son of Gannon lands in the middle of this riddle, a white-robed old man launches him on an adventure worlds beyond the walls of his little log cabin. With the help of some grumpy griffins and a long-lost prophecy, Rolin and his newfound friend, Scanlon, battle a fiendish foe and his underworld army. Together, they embark upon a perilous quest for the fabled Isle of Luralin and the Tree of Life. When all hope seems lost, Rolin and his companions must learn to trust the King with their very lives if Rolin is to fulfill his royal destiny. The fate of many worlds and peoples hangs in the balance. In the end, Rolin learns that, "The greatest help oft comes in harm's disguise to those with trusting hearts and open eyes.
What are the mysterious lights flitting above Oswego Lake on moonlit nights? Marsh gas? Ball lightning? Or holdovers from the dawn of Creation? When Jonathan Oliver makes it his homeschool project to track down the source of the Lake Lights, his search leads him to Iron Mountain and the abandoned Prosser mine with its prehistoric secrets. After his brilliant father, Matthew Oliver, goes missing, Jon is left to decode a cryptic message leading to a remarkable invention. With the help of his grandfather, Jon tries to outwit an unscrupulous scientist who will stop at nothing to steal the device and sell it to a shadowy criminal organization. His dual discoveries not only help Jon to deliver his city from total annihilation but also ultimately rock the scientific world to its foundations. The Lake Lights is the first title in the new Creation Seekers series. Illustrated by Becky Miller.
How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar is the most comprehensive book on small-block Mopar engines ever released, covering 273, 318, 340, and 360-ci LA engines and 5.2 and 5.9L Magnum V-8s. Author William Burt uses color photos and descriptive text to teach readers the complete rebuild process from removal to break-in.
Book VI in the "King of the Trees" series. Welcome to Mapleton, a sleepy Thalmosian village where people earn their living tapping maple trees to make syrup and candy. Kyleah's father, Branagan, is Mapleton's sugarmaster. However, beneath the village's placid facade festers a terrible secret. One spring day, Kyleah and her brother, Barley, are helping their father in the sugar bush when Kyleah discovers a sword jutting out of a maple tree. By removing the sword, Kyleah unwittingly opens a door that cannot be easily shut again and rekindles an ancient rebellion. The key to quelling the revolt lies in finding a perfect mirror, a quest that leads Kyleah through water and fire in search of the fabled firebird. In becoming the very enemy she dreads, she learns to trust the King when all seems lost. Ultimately, she finds strength in her weakness and weakness in her strength.
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