Description
Book SynopsisSet over a 24-hour period, meet speedy ostriches, tiny hummingbirds, and majestic eagles in this kids' non-fiction book about the coolest birds in the world. Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr Alex Bond tells the story of the world's most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary - from the dawn chorus to a barn owl hunting at dusk. Inside, you'll also witness a bald eagle on a fishing trip, pink flamingos dancing to impress potential mates, and some of the most amazing nests in the world.
Trade ReviewThere are lots of
really interesting short stories and loads of pictures, which also made it easier to read. It is set over a whole day, and you find out lots of facts about birds. Some birds are really funny, like the flamingos who march back and forth like the guards at Buckingham Palace. * WILD WORLD (Natural History Museum magazine) *
"How select birds wake up, make nests or bowers, lay and tend eggs, fly, chow down, and end the day... A
bright, brisk addition to the murmuration of bird books." * Kirkus *
Praise for A Day in the Life series:
"From action scenes to tidbits of intriguing information to paragraphs of explanation, the text has plenty to offer animal lovers. Varied in layout, these fully illustrated books feature vibrant, stylized artwork with distinctive palettes. An attractive series for kids intrigued by animals in the wild."
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