This new series is designed with the beginner bird-watcher in mind. Featuring the original art of celebrated naturalist Roger Tory Peterson, and incorporating the Peterson Identification System, the most effective method for bird identification, this book uses a straightforward design. This series makes field guides accessible and appealing to children. Roger Tory Peterson was the inventor of the modern field guide. Known as the father of modern bird watching, he has been called "the greatest conservationist who ever walked this planet". More than anyone else in the twentieth century, his work as an artist, photographer, writer, editor, educator, and conservationist has increased environmental awareness and helped millions to understand and enjoy the natural world.