Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide

Frances, Peter and et al,

ISBN 10: 1405345853 / ISBN 13: 9781405345859

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2009

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in mint condition. Both the pages and the cover are completely intact, without zero sign of previous usage.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405345853
• ISBN 13: 9781405345859
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Used; Like New

About this title

Synopsis

The beauty and drama of the bird world brought to breathtaking life in a compact format From hummingbirds weighing less than a coin to monkey-eating eagles, this is a unique celebration of birds, photographed and studied in their natural environments around the world. Explore the complete bird story: from their origins to up-to-date information on flight, anatomy, feeding, communication, breeding, habitat, migrations and life cycles. Spectacular features on the most impressive birds, plus a huge catalogue that profiles nearly fifteen hundred different species makes this a must-have for every bird enthusiast. This book is published with Birdlife International, the world's leading avian authority.

From the Inside Flap

Full-color photos. "Each spread is composed of full-color photos, sketches, and explanatory text covering the anatomy, behavior, and adaptations of birds and presented in a visually appealing manner that compels further page turning. The author leads us through all that is fascinating in our study of birds at a level of writing suitable for younger readers. A fine addition to school libraries at all levels."--(starred) Science Books & Films.