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The Bird Book
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Caldecott Honour–winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page celebrate the astonishing diversity of bird species in this magnificently illustrated picture book.
They can dance, sing, and, of course, fly—what's not to love about birds?
With more than 10,000 species of dramatically different colours, shapes, and sizes, birds are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. The only animal with feathers, birds have soared through the skies for millions of years. In this beautiful picture book, learn what makes a bird a bird, what birds like to eat, and how these masters of the air have evolved.
Ever wonder which bird is the smallest? Or the fastest? Which can fly the highest or stay airborne the longest? You'll find answers to these questions and countless others in The Bird Book.
Jenkins and Page present a stunning array of these amazing aviators and the extraordinary ways they survive in this world, whether in the water, on land, or flying high above.
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The latest work by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page has been well-received for its stunning collage illustrations and detailed bird facts, appealing to both young readers and adults. Noted for its artistic and educational value, it stands out as a high-quality resource for learning about birds.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780358325697
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 January 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Clarion Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 473g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Steve Jenkins has illustrated many children"s books, including What Do You Do with a Tail Like This, a Caldecott Honor Book, and The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. He has also illustrated Wiggling Worms at Work, Life in a Coral Reef, and Almost Gone in the Let"s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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