{"product_id":"9781641606189","title":"John Audubon and the World of Birds for Kids","description":"Author: Michael Elsohn Ross\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781641606189\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Chicago Review Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Jan 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 144\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn James Audubon's passion for birds inspired a national movement to protect birds and their habitats.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a child, John would often skip school to roam the countryside. He collected bird nests, unique stones, bits of moss, and other items of interest and developed his talent for creating dramatic bird portraits and skills for observing them in the wild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Using his abilities as an acute observer, skilled writer, and exceptional artist, Audubon wrote and illustrated a book, \u003ci\u003eBirds of America\u003c\/i\u003e. Cataloging all these creatures took enormous time and effort-but even more difficult was finding a way to publish it. To make his book a reality he had to persuade wealthy investors to support his dream. The stories of his adventures pursuing the unique birds of the America captured the imagination of audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Audubon became a larger-than-life figure and dubbed himself \"the American Woodsman.\" Years after his death his artwork is still considered a major accomplishment that inspired a greater interest in American birdlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Audubon and the World of Birds for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e includes 21 hands-on activities and valuable resources for budding ornithologists hiking in his footsteps.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46836295532702,"sku":"ADS-9781641606189","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781641606189.jpg?v=1778737359","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781641606189","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}