Birds

Author: Gillian Doherty

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  • : $8.99 AUD
  • : 9780746037386
  • : Usborne Publishing Ltd
  • : Usborne Publishing Ltd
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  • : 01 February 2005
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : Gillian Doherty
  • : Usborne "Discovery" Programme S.
  • : Paperback
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  • : colour illustrations, photos, index
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Barcode 9780746037386
9780746037386

Description

Filled with information about many different species of bird from all over the world, this text features colour photography and detailed illustrations alongside suggested Website addresses where readers can venture to discover more about the world of birds.

Table of contents

What is a bird?; flying machines; flying high; flying style; legs and feet; beaks and eating; senses; finding a mate; birdsong and calls; building nests; looking after eggs; baby birds; growing up; living in groups; animal partnerships; self protection; migration; birds of prey; flightless birds; night birds; waterbirds; seabirds; polar birds; tropical birds; desert birds; studying birds; birds in danger; amazing birds; record breakers; using the Internet.