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Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover more than 90 exquisite birds Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet. From the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second, to the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world's most extraordinary birds. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about condors and cuckoos or swans and starlings. Features on eggs, feathers, nests, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of avian adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species. With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by birds. It's ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or perfect for bedtime stories.

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Ben Hoare is a science writer and editor, and the author of the hugely successful An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, as well as The Wonders of Nature, Nature's Treasures, and The Secret World of Plants for DK. He is passionate about nature and sharing his knowledge of the natural world.

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