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Barcode31234002459368
StatusProcessing
Circ StatusProcessing
LibraryChippewa
TitleBird / written by David Burnie.
AuthorBurnie, David, author.
Call NoJ 598 Burnie
CollectionJuvenile Non-Fiction
Reserve Item

Copies

Call NoDownloadURLHTMLCirc StatusLibraryCollectionShelf LocationPeriodical IssueVolumeBarcodePub Year
J 598 Burnie ProcessingChippewaJuvenile Non-Fiction   312340024593682024
J 598 Burnie AvailableAmbridgeJuvenile Non-Fiction   311110024644752024

Catalog Details

International Standard Book Number 9780744092110
International Standard Book Number 0744092116
International Standard Book Number 9780744092103
International Standard Book Number 0744092108
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 598
Personal Name Burnie, David, author.
Title Statement Bird / written by David Burnie.
Varying Form of Title Eyewitness bird.
Varying Form of Title DK Eyewitness bird.
Edition Statement Revised edition, American edition, New edition.
Imprint ©2024.
Imprint New York : DK Publishing, 2024.
Physical Description 72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Series Statement DK eyewitness.
General Note "New edition"--Cover.
General Note First published in 1988.
General Note Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note From dinosaur to bird -- Anatomy -- The wing -- Maneuverability -- Speed and endurance -- Soaring, gliding, and hovering -- Tails -- The structure of feathers -- Feathers -- Wing feathers -- Down, body, and tail feathers -- Courtship -- Camouflage -- Feet and tracks -- The senses -- Beaks -- Plant- and invertebrate-eaters -- Hunters and fishers -- Pellets -- Making a nest -- Cup nests -- Unusual nests -- Eggs of waterbirds and waders -- Eggs of land birds -- Extraordinary eggs -- Hatching -- Growing up -- Attracting birds -- Watching birds -- Did you know? -- Identifying birds -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
Summary, Etc. "Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and their nests, children can immerse themselves in the world of these feathered creatures. Witness the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg and watch as the young birds grow in their nest to take their first flight. Discover record-breaking flights and amazing camouflage." -- Provided by publisher.
Summary, Etc. A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Birds.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Birds Juvenile literature.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Oiseaux (CaQQLa)201-0005534 Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. (CaQQLa)201-0377026.
Index Term-Genre/Form Illustrated works.
Index Term-Genre/Form Ouvrages illustrés.
Series Added Entry-Uniform Title DK eyewitness books.