A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings

A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings Quirky Collective Nouns of the Animal Kingdom

First American edition

Hardback (05 Sep 2017)

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Publisher's Synopsis

"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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780399579394
Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Imprint: Ten Speed Press
Pub date:
Edition: First American edition
DEWEY: 590
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 144
Weight: 344g
Height: 190mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 15mm