A Charm Of Goldfinches And Other Wild Gatherings: Quirky Collective Nouns Of The Animal Kingdom

Most groups of wildlife can be described as a flock, herd, or shoalùbut where is the fun in ending there? ù 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.

• | Author: Matt Sewell
• | Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• | Publication Date: Sep 05, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 144 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Nature
• | ISBN-10: 0399579397
• | ISBN-13: 9780399579394