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Nominated for a 2017 Eisner Award

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The book’s final pages teach us that just one small seed

Each poem is beautifully illustrated by Christine Davenier and thoroughly explained by an expert

Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard firefly grasping for something or someoneA one of a kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them. Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or "exotic" birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of slow birding, Strassmann tells colorful stories of the most