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A Whole World of...: Birds

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Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of birds - with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Birds presents the stunning breadth of bird varieties that fill the Earth. Who is related to whom? Which type flies at night, flies... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of birds - with more to explore than you ever imagined! Which type fly at night, fly the fastest ... or can't fly at all? Learn this and more as you explore the clear portraits and facts about the bird family tree!

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Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of birds - with more to explore than you ever imagined!

A Whole World of Birds presents the stunning breadth of bird varieties that fill the Earth. Who is related to whom? Which type flies at night, flies the fastest ... or can't fly at all? Where do the most colourful birds call home, and which live at sea? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages.

A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth - the defining features and evolutionary branches - and encourages readers aged 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain biodiversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon.

Books in the series:

A Whole World of Mammals / A Whole World of Prehistoric Life / A Whole World of Minibeasts / A Whole World of Birds / A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals / A Whole World of Plants and Fungi

Series: A Whole World of...

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    Get lost in the diverse and beautiful world of plants and fungi - with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Plants and Fungi presents the stunning breadth of plant and fungus varieties that fill the Earth. What is the difference between a plant and a fungus? What exactly is the purpose of a pine cone?...
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  • A Whole World of...: Birds
    Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of birds - with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Birds presents the stunning breadth of bird varieties that fill the Earth. Who is related to whom? Which type flies at night, flies the fastest ... or can't fly at all? Where do the most colourful birds...
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  • A Whole World of...: Minibeasts
    Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of minibeasts - with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Minibeasts presents the stunning breadth of minibeast varieties that roam Earth, including everything from insects to arachnids, slugs, snails, and worms to millipedes and teeny, tiny tardigrades. Who is related to whom? Which types swim, fly, or...
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  • A Whole World of...: Birds
    Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of birds - with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Birds presents the stunning breadth of bird varieties that fill the Earth. Who is related to whom? Which type fly at night, fly the fastest ... or can't fly at all? Where do the most colourful birds...
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  • A Whole World of...: Prehistoric Life
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  • A Whole World of...: Minibeasts
    Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of minibeasts - with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Minibeasts presents the stunning breadth of minibeast varieties that roam Earth, including everything from insects to arachnids, slugs, snails and worms to millipedes and teeny, tiny tardigrades. Who is related to whom? Which types swim or fly...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445188508

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Yekyung Kwon
  • Illustrated by Yekyung Kwon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 185g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Anna Claybourne (Author)

Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.

Yekyung Kwon (Illustrator)

Yekyung was born and raised in South Korea and spent her childhood living in different cities in the US. She's now based in Dallas, Texas. Such experiences have melted into her art style, expressing diversity, using colourful shapes and patterns. She loves to draw delightful moods and imagery of affection, inspired by her old memories and daily emotions.

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