Birds : explore their extraordinary world /
Krestovnikoff, Miranda,
Birds : explore their extraordinary world / Miranda Krestovnikoff ; illustrated by Angela Harding. - 60 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
"First published in Great Britain in February 2020 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Published in the United States of America in April 2021 by Bloomsbury Children's Books" -- Verso
Birds of prey -- Seabirds -- Freshwater birds -- Flightless birds -- Tropical birds -- Tree dwellers -- Passerines -- Feathers -- Beaks and eyes -- Nests -- Migration -- Birdsong -- Extreme cold -- Urban birds.
"From the bitter cold polar regions to the lush tropics, birds have found incredible ways to adapt and survive anywhere. White-winged diuca finches nest high upon freezing glaciers and mightly peregrine falcons circle skyscrapers in busy cities. Look up! What birds can do is extraordinary. The statuesque golden eagle spots prey from miles away. You can tell what time of day an owl hunts by looking at the color of its eyes. With its long, muscular legs, the secretary bird has a powerful kick that is enough to kill large prey like snakes and hares. Discover which bird is the fastest, the smallest, the smartest, the most colorful and more in this nonfiction compendium, complete with descriptions from wildlife expert Miranda Krestovnikoff and stunning linocuts from artist Angela Harding." -- Amazon.com. "A heavily designed and stunning look at the many birds of the sky--perfect for fans of Botanicum"--
Ages 6-9 Bloomsbury Children's Books. Grades 2-3 Bloomsbury Children's Books.
9781547605293 1547605294
2020028851
Birds--Juvenile literature.
Birds--Behavior--Juvenile literature.
Birds--Habitat--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
Birds : explore their extraordinary world / Miranda Krestovnikoff ; illustrated by Angela Harding. - 60 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
"First published in Great Britain in February 2020 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Published in the United States of America in April 2021 by Bloomsbury Children's Books" -- Verso
Birds of prey -- Seabirds -- Freshwater birds -- Flightless birds -- Tropical birds -- Tree dwellers -- Passerines -- Feathers -- Beaks and eyes -- Nests -- Migration -- Birdsong -- Extreme cold -- Urban birds.
"From the bitter cold polar regions to the lush tropics, birds have found incredible ways to adapt and survive anywhere. White-winged diuca finches nest high upon freezing glaciers and mightly peregrine falcons circle skyscrapers in busy cities. Look up! What birds can do is extraordinary. The statuesque golden eagle spots prey from miles away. You can tell what time of day an owl hunts by looking at the color of its eyes. With its long, muscular legs, the secretary bird has a powerful kick that is enough to kill large prey like snakes and hares. Discover which bird is the fastest, the smallest, the smartest, the most colorful and more in this nonfiction compendium, complete with descriptions from wildlife expert Miranda Krestovnikoff and stunning linocuts from artist Angela Harding." -- Amazon.com. "A heavily designed and stunning look at the many birds of the sky--perfect for fans of Botanicum"--
Ages 6-9 Bloomsbury Children's Books. Grades 2-3 Bloomsbury Children's Books.
9781547605293 1547605294
2020028851
Birds--Juvenile literature.
Birds--Behavior--Juvenile literature.
Birds--Habitat--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.