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Hummingbirds
Published by
Key Porter Books, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2001
ISBN 10: 1552632911
ISBN 13: 9781552632918
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Bay Used Books, Sudbury, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Very good condition. Light wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Dust jacket in very good condition with light wear. Pictures available upon request. Seller Inventory # 047073
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Hummingbirds
Published by
Key Porter Books, Toronto, 2001
ISBN 10: 1552632911
ISBN 13: 9781552632918
Used
Hardcover
Seller: June Samaras, STREETSVILLE, ON, Canada
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Canadian Edition. One of the most unique creatures in North America, and indeed, the world, is the dynamic and colourful hummingbird. Hummingbirds are found only in the western hemisphere, and recorded accounts of this species` existence were not made until after Columbus discovered the Americas. Hummingbirds did, however, figure prominently in aboriginal folklore and art throughout both North and South America for centuries before European settlement. In addition to their undeniable beauty, one of the most fascinating aspects of hummingbirds is their amazing power of flight. With their wings moving at an incredible 78 beats per second, hummingbirds are able to hover, almost motionless, as they delicately feed from a flower. Even more awe-inspiring is their ability to fly both backwards and upside down! The informative text is accompanied by more than 120 lavish photographs. With descriptive species names such as the ruby-throated, violet-crowned, white-eared and green-breasted, it is no wonder that hummingbirds have been called "winged jewels" and that aviaries the world over are referred to as "jewel rooms." Hummingbirds is a truly striking collection of these beautiful and delicate birds. 143p. illus. NOTE :Heavy [1.2 kg] Large format volume [30x27x2.5 cm]. Seller Inventory # 045564