DK Eyewitness Books: Bird: Discover the Fascinating World of Birds―their Natural History, Behavior, - Couverture rigide

Burnie, David

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ISBN 10 : 0756637686 ISBN 13 : 9780756637682

Editeur : DK Children, 2008

Synopsis

Bird Learn how birds' bodies are designed for flight, why wings are different shapes and sizes, how birds evolved from their prehistoric ancestors and which are the world's biggest, smallest, slowest and fastest birds. Discover how and where birds make their nests, why eggs are different colors, how many feathers birds have and what each one is for and how to watch birds and attract them to your garden Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Discover the fascinating world of birds—their natural history, behavior, and secret lives. Be an eyewitness to the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg, the growth of young birds in their nest, and how birds camouflage themselves, fly, hunt, and feed. See inside a nest of baby blue tits during their first few days of life, find out why wings are different shapes and sizes, discover which are the world’s biggest, smallest, fastest, and slowest birds, and much, much more! 
 
The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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. Published with Birdlife International, the world's leading avian authority.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: DK Children
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0756637686
• ISBN 13: 9780756637682
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 72