A First Book of Backyard Wildlife Sounds

by Fred Van Gessel

Description p>Whether you re 5 or 85 years old, it s never too late to get to know the wildlife in your own backyard and learning their songs and calls will open your eyes to a whole new world. From twittering scrubwrens to growling possums, this beautifully illustrated sound guide is the perfect way to introduce both children and adults to the wonders of garden wildlife./p> p>Listening to the sounds of nature is said to improve your mood and boost positive feelings and even health. So what could be better than this collection of 12 remarkable backyard wildlife sounds, which can be played at the touch of a button. Each of the species covered Crimson Rosella, Shining Bronze Cuckoo, White-browed Scrubwren, Magpie-lark, Red-eyed Tree Frog, Brown Tree Frog, Rocket Frog, Common Brushtail Possum, Southern Brown Bandicoot, Green Katydid, Black Prince Cicada and Brown Bunyip Cicada has a short description explaining some fascinating facts about that creature, plus a handful of beautiful colour photos illustrating the subject. Then uniquely and separating this from other similar titles, the reader can press the relevant button on the panel on the side of the book and a burst of the sound will be played via the built-in speaker./p> p>The book is great fun for all the family and perfect for helping to foster an interest in the amazing wildlife that lives around us. All in all this is a title will appeal to anyone, young or old, who enjoys the natural world and listening to the sounds of nature./p> p> /p> p>strong>WARNING!/strong> br />This product contains button cell batteries (LR44) which are dangerous. If swallowed consult a doctor immediately. Different types of batteries (ie: alkaline or zinc) or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product. Batteries should never be left in the product when not in use for long periods of time. This product contains batteries and electronics that may be harmful to the environment; they should not be discarded with normal household waste but taken to your local collection centre for recycling. ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED Battery removal and installation instructions: With a screwdriver, remove the battery compartment fixing screw and slide out. Insert new button cell batteries (2 x LR44) as shown in the polarity diagram (+/+) on the battery compartment cover. Replace the battery compartment cover, replace and tighten the fixing screw. Small components may present a choking hazard./p>