The Big Book of Birds (The Big Book series) - Hardcover

Zommer, Yuval

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500651515 ISBN 13: 9780500651513

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

Why is a flamingo pink? Can a parrot talk? Is a bald eagle really bald? This follow-up to the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts and The Big Book of the Blue answers these questions and many more. It opens with introductory spreads explaining how to recognize different bird s eggs, the bird family tree, why different species of birds have different beaks and feathers, and why some birds migrate and travel vast distances every year. Subsequent spreads, illustrated with various habitats, are dedicated to specific varieties of bird, including hummingbirds, peacocks, flamingos, bald eagles, secretary birds, albatrosses and red-crowned cranes. Some will teach children how to spot different birds within a specific variety, for example how to differentiate the American robin from the European robin. Others explore bird habitats, for example showing how birds adapt to live in cities. Finally, the book invites young bird spotters to protect birds where they live and make their gardens bird friendly. This is a big, beautiful book to look at again and again.

About this title

Review:

Captivating --Picture Books Blogger

Stunning --Books for Topics

Fascinating ... perfect for the budding ornithologist, birdwatcher or nature lover --North Somerset Teacher s Book Award

Packed full of interesting information and sumptuous spreads --Book Lover Jo

A beautiful book with exceptional detailed illustrations set against gorgeous and informative backgrounds --Parents in Touch

A fabulous book ... the perfect introduction to our feathered friends --Parenting without Tears

The ultimate illustrated guide to some of the world s most colourful, magnificent, silly and surprising feathered creatures --Ni4Kids

About the Author:

Yuval Zommer studied at the Royal College of Art, London, and has worked as a creative director at many top advertising agencies. He wrote and illustrated the children's picture book The Big Blue Thing on the Hill, which was nominated for a Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Award, The Big Book of Bugs and The Big Book of Beasts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0500651515
• ISBN 13: 9780500651513
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64