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Ornithology
Ornithology is a clear and
comprehensive guide to the art of bird watching. Packed with tips, hints and
practical information about studying and protecting birds and their
habitats, it also looks at the varied lifestyles of different species,
covering such topics as migration, courtship behavior and communication.
This beautifully illustrated book combines a background of essential
knowledge with all the practical skills needed by any aspiring
ornithologist.
Ages 10-16. 8" x 10" 48 pages.
No. BLB10-RT. Only $15.95 |
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How Does a Bird Fly?
This book looks at the special features that enable birds
to fly: their feathers, their hollow bones and their aerofoil-shaped wings.
With pictures and diagrams and informative text, it shows how birds have
adapted to live in different environments and gives lots of fascinating
information about how birds live.
Ages 6 years and up. 7" x 7"
24 pages.
No. BLB10-BF. Only $4.95
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Birds - Internet-Linked
This book that contains Usborne-recommended, relevant Web sites,
specially chosen to take the reader
further into the subject, adding new dimensions of information and
entertainment. This book works perfectly well as an outstanding
conventional reference book without using the Internet at all.
It is packed with information about birds from all over the world. It looks
at their amazing powers of flight, elaborate courtship displays and
incredible nest-building abilities. Stunning photography gives close-up
views of birds in their natural habitats, while lively illustrations provide
an entertaining insight into their habits.
Ages 7 years and up. 7.5"
9.5" 64 pages.
No. BLB10-NT. Only $8.95 |
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Bird Facts
This book contains hundreds of
fascinating facts about the world of birds. In it you can discover what
makes flamingos pink, how fast ostriches run and which birds sleep on the
wing. The book looks at some of the bizarre ways in which birds attract
mates and just how much is known about how migrating birds find their way.
Maps and lists give summaries of the record-breakers of the bird world.
Surprising facts are brought to life by unusual comparisons, stunning
realistic illustrations and humorous cartoons. The material in this book is
also contained in the combined volume entitled Usborne Nature Facts and
Lists.
Ages 8-12. 6" x 8.25" 48 pages.
No. BLB10-FT. Only $5.95 |
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Eyewitness: Bird
More on Eyewitness Books
Here is an exciting and informative guide to
the fascinating world of bird life. Superb color photographs of feathers,
wings, skeletons, eggs, nests and newly hatched chicks only days old offer a
unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history, behavior and life cycle of
birds. See: how newborn chicks hatch from eggs, how nestlings grow in their
first few days, how birds camouflage themselves against predators, what
birds eat and how they catch their prey. Learn: how birds' bodies are
designed for flight, why wings are different shapes and sizes, how birds
evolved from their prehistoric ancestors, 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, how to watch birds and attract them to your garden,
and much, much more!
8.5" x 11" 64 pages. Hardback.
No. BLB10-EW. Only $15.95 |
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The Bird Atlas
This is a continent by continent guide to the world's bird life. Each double page
spread is devoted to a particular region and illustrates the most interesting and
important birds that live there. 270 species are wonderfully illustrated. The
many habitats explored include everything from the forests and woodlands of North America
to the high Himalayas of Asia; from the rainforests of South America to the deserts of
Australia.
BIG 10 7/8" x 14." Full color. 64 Pages. Hardback.
No. BLB10-AT. Only $19.95
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