{"product_id":"the-secret-world-of-bird-nests-by-lucy-menzies-9780500653944","title":"The Secret World of Bird Nests","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA glorious insight into the remarkable building abilities of birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to take birds for granted, but they play a crucial role in our ecosystem by controlling insect populations, pollinating plants, and spreading seeds. They are also incredible engineers, with the ability to build complex – and beautiful – nests to provide shelter and protection for their eggs and chicks. Have you ever wondered how they build them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re probably most familiar with cup-shaped bird nests made from twigs and grass, but this is just one of many designs that birds use to create a home where they can nurture and protect their young. Depending on their habitat and way of life, a bird's nest can float on water, teeter on the highest rocky outcrop, or be burrowed inside the trunk of a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated book, young readers will discover the remarkable variety of nest-building techniques used by birds from around the world, and marvel at their ingenious use of materials – from soft feathers and cushioning moss to spiders’ silk and sticky spittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret World of Bird Nests\u003c\/em\u003e by Lucy Menzies offers a fascinating exploration into the intricate and diverse nesting habits of birds, inviting readers to appreciate these often-overlooked marvels of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126636261612,"sku":"9780500653944","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500653944-the-secret-world-of-bird-nests.jpg?v=1785973129","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-secret-world-of-bird-nests-by-lucy-menzies-9780500653944","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}