| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Note |
Statement of responsibility taken from cover. |
| Contents |
What is a bird? -- Living dinosaurs -- Flying -- Amazing nests -- Eggs and chicks -- What's on the menu? -- Incredible birds -- Bird families -- Flightless birds -- Game birds -- Parrots -- Hunting birds -- Waterbirds -- Seabirds -- Perching birds -- Bird behavior -- Singing -- Dazzling displays -- Camouflage -- Amazing journeys -- Bird defenses -- After dark -- Stunning spectacles -- Bird habitats -- Forest living -- Frozen home -- Birds underground -- Coastal life -- Desert survivors -- Life in the city -- Birds and me -- Birds and us -- Birds and the planet -- Birds at risk -- Helping birds -- Birding -- National birds. |
| Summary |
"Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the wonderful world of birds. From frozen icescapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, they'll discover the surprising homes and habits of our feathered friends. They'll also find out about how we can help protect birds and their natural habitats"-- Provided by publisher |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Subject |
Birds -- Juvenile literature.
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Birds -- Behavior -- Juvenile literature.
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Birds -- Habitat -- Juvenile literature.
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Birds -- Adaptations -- Juvenile literature.
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Birds -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre/Form |
Instructional and educational works.
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Illustrated works.
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| Added Author |
McElfatrick, Claire, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9780744050080 (hardcover) |
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0744050081 (hardcover) |
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