Is this different to carrying a bird book in the same circumstances?

Simply a pair of binoculars and a bird book.

The Buchters returned the books to the library and bought a bird book of their own.

I just couldn't see not having a bird book in such a bird-rich country.

The natural history shelves in bookstores are loaded with bird books.

Eugene took the bird book with him everywhere and began to be nicer to the other students.

Lincoln is also forced to hand the real bird book to Susan.

Of course he couldn't find it in his bird books.

Yes, we had gone to the well-stocked library - but only to consult bird books.