Bird Brainteasers: Puzzles, Games and Avian Trivia

Bird Brainteasers: Puzzles, Games and Avian Trivia

by PatrickMerrell (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 324
Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC
Published: 03 Nov 2008

ISBN 10: 1603420800
ISBN 13: 9781603420808

Author Bio
Patrick Merrell is a cartoonist, puzzle maker, and author whose work has appeared in hundreds of publications. He is a regular contributor to the New York Times crossword, the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and the World Puzzle Championship. His other books include Bird Brainteasers and Coffee Time. He lives in Mt. Vernon, New York.