The World Of Roger Tory Peterson

Survey of the career of orinthologist Roger Tory Peterson, featuring the paintings, prints, book illustrations, photographs, and films he created in his quest to study birds.

[2015 Reprint] Roger Tory Peterson—the Renaissance man who taught Americans the joy of watching birds—also invented the modern field guide. His 1934 landmark Field Guide to the Birds was the first book designed to go outdoors and help people identify the elements of nature. This self-proclaimed “student of nature” combined spectacular writing with detailed illustrations to ultimately publish many other books, winning every possible award and medal for natural science, ornithology, and conservation. Birdwatcher is a comprehensive, illustrated biography of Roger Tory Peterson--a hero in the conservation world--including interviews with friends, family, and protégés.

Winner of the John Burroughs Nature Books for Young Readers Award Here is the first children's biography of Roger Tory Peterson, a a global environmentalist who revolutionized the way we look at and appreciate birds, animals, and plants. To some, he was "Professor Nuts Peterson" because of his dedication to his craft. Yet Roger Tory Peterson went on to create the immensely popular Peterson Guides, which have sold more than seven million copies, and which birders everywhere appreciate for their simple text and exquisite illustrations. Working closely with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York, author Peggy Thomas and artist Laura Jacques have created a fascinating portrait of this great naturalist.

In the tradition of "Peterson's ABC of Birds follows "Peterson's Numbers, the most recent delightful book for little bird watchers from author and designer Rudy Hoglund. Charmingly illustrated with paintings by Roger Tory Peterson, legendary bird authority and artist, this book will not only help young children learn their colors, but also foster interest in birds and nature. Teaching children the importance of their part in the natural world has always been paramount in the career of Dr. Peterson. He provided leadership in the founding of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, whose primary mission is to provide educational programs to schools throughout the nation. Recognizing birds as part of a child's life is a fun way to become acquainted with nature. We hope you enjoy" Roger Tory Peterson's Numbers.

"HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS" - Roger Tory Peterson. These were the oft spoken words of one of the world's greatest naturalists, Roger Tory Peterson. Where Bluebirds Fly provides the reader with an inside peek into the personal life of this acclaimed author/artist and his wife, Virginia. Learn what it's like to be famous; dine with presidents, princes, kings and queens; travel to the world's most exotic places; and live and work at The Cedars, the Peterson's Connecticut home. With over 130 photos, the book offers a "bird's eye' view into two celebrated, star-studded lives. Roger Tory Peterson is the author of the classic, A Field Guide to the Birds, and many other books on the natural world. He was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter for his work. The author, Linda Marie Westervelt, holds a BA in Education and a Master's Degree in Library Science and is the author of two children's books, The ABC of Birds (published by Rizzoli), and The Christmas Penguin.

An illustrated 30,000-mile tour of the continent.