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The extraordinary world of birds / written by David Lindo ; [illustrator, Claire McElfatrick].

Lindo, David, 1963- (author.). McElfatrick, Claire, (illustrator.).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 0744050081
ISBN: 9780744050080
Physical Description: 80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022.
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index and glossary.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.