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By DK; Foreword by Packham, Chris
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- RRP: $75.00
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Explore the everyday miracle of the animal kingdom. With spectacular, studio-quality photography and clear explanations, this book reveals the incredible anatomy, behaviour, and beauty of every type of creature, from hair to scale and whisker to tail. This elegant introduction to... zoology offers interesting views, angles, and close-ups that show you animals in surprising detail. The unique nose-to-tail approach, with chapters on different body parts, allows you to focus in on the beauty of the antenna of a moth, the flight feathers of a parrot, or the feeding tentacles of a jellyfish. It explains how form relates to function - how each feature is an evolutionary answer to the challenges of environment and lifestyle. Features on key animals combine photography from the field with rounded descriptions of star species. These species are glowing examples of hunting, speed, camouflage, or any topic in question. The Science of Animals also explores how we have depicted animals in art, from zoological drawings that recorded new discoveries to great paintings inspired by a deep connection to the natural world. With fascinating stories, such as how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates, The Science of Animals offers an engaging introduction to the diversity of the animal kingdom.
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By Woolf, Jo
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- RRP: $27.99
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70 of Britain's birds - natural history facts, folklore and literary appearances.
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"[An] introduction to the identification and behaviour of this country's extraordinary avian life. From the Kermadecs to Campbell Island, from beloved endemics to passing vagrants, from albatrosses and shearwaters to kiwi and kaka, the book ranges widely. Key features include: ex...pert and up-to-date information on the 345 bird species found in New Zealand ; almost 1000 new photographs illustrating key identification characteristics and variation by age and sex ; authoritative text covering identification, behaviour, distribution and taxonomy ; Maori, English and scientific names"--Publisher information.
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This beautiful photographic guide is the ideal companion for travelling birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. Featuring over 300 species of bird most likely to be seen in New Zealand, it is the only guide that anyone travelling to this fascinating region of the world will ne...ed. * Illustrated with over 600 full-colour photographs and featuring detailed species descriptions and distribution maps. Includes key information on national parks helps readers to find the best spots to discover each bird; includes useful information on conservation efforts and offers guidelines on sensible behaviour to encounter nature at its very best; handy format - the ideal spotter's guide for all those travelling to the region.
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By Meisel, Paul
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- RRP: $29.99
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Offers ten simple and classic designs for building traditional birdhouses and feeders, and insights on creating the perfect backyard bird environment. This book includes complete plans for making basic, practical bird welcoming structures, accompanied by patterns, illustrations a...nd full colour photographs.
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A landmark book that charts humanity's changing relationship with birds - from the ancient Egyptians to the 21st century.
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Learn what to feed garden birds, as well as how to attract birds by planting the right flowers, trees and shrubs, and practical projects for feeders, bird boxes and birdbaths; includes a visual directory to common garden birds.
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Illustrated by Woodgate, Vicky
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- RRP: $32.99
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Discover the birds of the w orld in this beautiful fact-packed compendium
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Includes A Penguin readers guide to the Feather Thief (12 pages).
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Do you know why penguins live only in the southern hemisphere? Or that they can be ferocious predators? Why are penguins black and white? Do they play? This book answers these questions and many more, illuminating the biology and evolutionary history of these odd, flightless bird...s.
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