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Bird Brain Teasers

Puzzles, Games & Avian Trivia
By Patrick Merrell
324 pages
Paperback
ISBN: 1603420800
ISBN13: 9781603420808
$9.95(US) $10.95(CAN)

 

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about the book
Why does the Blue Grouse migrate north in the winter? Why did Lewis Carroll use a dodo bird to represent himself in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? What are the bird names that appear most often as crossword clues?

Birdwatchers and puzzle fans alike will delight in Bird Brainteasers, a fresh collection of puzzles, games, and avian amusements by noted puzzle creator Patrick Merrell. This book is packed with bird-themed crosswords, visual puzzles, and the first-ever Birdoku challenges. Interspersed throughout are fascinating and amusing bird facts, trivia, and lore, drawn from everything from music and literature to popular culture.

Packaged is a small format and highly illustrated with a unique combination of historical and cultural images, Bird Brainteasers is the perfect gift for any bird lover. Put down the binoculars and pick up a pencil!
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about Patrick Merrell
Patrick Merrell is one of the New York Times' most popular crossword creators. In addition to puzzle development, his talents include writing, researching, illustrating, and designing. He's the author of dozens of puzzle books, including Coffee Time, which he coauthored with Helene Hovanec. He lives with his wife and daughter in Mount Vernon, New York.
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