Birds of the Air: With 24 Original Illustrations

Eyes and No Eyes #4

by Arabella Burton Buckley

Eyes and No Eyes
The fourth of six books in Arabella Buckley’s Eyes and No Eyes series. This book covers bird life found in a variety of habitats. Subjects include nests, eggs, baby birds, birds of prey, and many more. Intended for early readers, the book uses simple language in each lesson. First published in 1901, this edition is derived from the original book with 8 color illustrations and numerous black and white illustrations by A. Fairfax Muckley. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.

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Genres: Nature, Science, Science Nature, Nonfiction, Childrens, Birds, Classics

66 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1901

About the author

Arabella Burton Buckley (1840–1929) was a writer and science educator.

Reviews

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

We enjoyed this book, packed with information in a quaint, conversational tone. But it is worth noting that Buckley wrote in England about English birds, making it harder for an American audience to connect. When she says “you’ve surely seen …” I have to reply that I surely haven’t.

[Gabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

These Arabella Buckley books are growing on me. My children really enjoy them and developed a good, genuine interest in birds. Even though they mention many birds that don't live near me, the general ideas are what prevail, with the local birds only being an illustration of them.

[Kareen · Rating 5 out of 5]

We’re a bird-loving family (we even have a pet bird!), and Birds of the Air by Arabella Buckley was a perfect fit. It helped us learn so much about birds in a gentle, story-like way. My daughters were curious and engaged—we now notice more bird behavior around us and appreciate them even more. A beautiful blend of science and wonder!

[I Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely educational book, it introduces children (and adults!) to the lives of common British birds in a friendly, conversational way which engages the reader and doesn't make them feel they are being taught, rather chatted to. Despite this easy style, the text actually contains a lot of information and I'm sure would inspire youngsters to take notice of the birds around them and find out more.

An old piece still relevant for today.

[Ada · Rating 4 out of 5]

The audio version is well-read. The content encourages wonder and is informative enough to give kids an idea of what birds' lives are like.

[Janelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short book is a textbook written for students and teachers back in the 1800's. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it, and wished it had been written about Australian birds instead of English ones. The author obviously had a passion for both birds and education, although I was surprised by her suggestion that readers take any opportunity to examine dead birds. Ick! Though perhaps my response is hypocritical. When my son was quite young and very interested in biology, he would always examine a chicken when I cleaned it before cooking, so he could take a close up look at all the innards.
I listened to the librivox audiobook, which was very well read and rather helpful in sending me off to sleep.