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The extraordinary world of birds

"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 adap...

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Main Author: Lindo, David, 1963- (Author)
Other Authors: McElfatrick, Claire (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022.
Edition:First American edition.
Subjects:
Birds > Juvenile nonfiction.
Birds > Behavior > Juvenile nonfiction.
Birds > Habitat > Juvenile nonfiction.
Birds > Adaptations > Juvenile nonfiction.
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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"--
Item Description:Statement of responsibility taken from cover.
Includes index.
Physical Description:80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN:9780744050080
0744050081
Author Notes:Also known as the Urban Birder , author David Lindo is a writer, broadcaster, photographer, and educator. Through his broad array of work, his goals are to inspire people to engage with birds in urban environments and show how birding can be accessible to all. He was awarded the prestigious H H Bloomer Award 2021 from The Linnean Society of London for his work communicating the biological sciences to the masses. He is a proud Ambassador for Leica Birding, London Wildlife Trust, Birding for All, and is involved in many other nature conservation and wildlife organizations.



Claire McElfatrick is a former greetings card designer who now works on children's books. Her gorgeous illustrations can be seen in the previous DK title, The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs , and Earth's Incredible Oceans . Her enchanting, detailed illustrations are woven in with photographs to create an effective, accurate image for children.

Claire McElfatrick is a former greetings card designer who now works on children's books. Her gorgeous illustrations can be seen in the previous DK title, The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs , and Earth's Incredible Oceans . Her enchanting, detailed illustrations are woven in with photographs to create an effective, accurate image for children.




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