Birds: Nature's Magnificent Flying Machines
Author:   Caroline Arnold ,  Patricia J. Wynne
Publisher:   Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
ISBN:  

9781570915727


Pages:   32
Publication Date:   01 July 2003
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 9 years
Format:   Paperback
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Hovering, gliding, diving -- how do birds do it? BIRDS- NATURE'S MAGNIFICENT FLYING MACHINES looks at how feathers, body structure, and wings vary from bird to bird. Readers will learn the mechanics of bird flight from takeoff to landing and discover how wing types meet the survival needs of each species. Popular science writer Caroline Arnold infuses this informative look at avian flight with her love of birds. Patricia J. Wynne's exquisitely detailed illustrations show these amazing creatures in action.

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Author:   Caroline Arnold ,  Patricia J. Wynne
Publisher:   Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Imprint:   Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.187kg
ISBN:  

9781570915727


ISBN 10:   1570915725
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   01 July 2003
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Hovering, gliding, diving -- how do birds do it? BIRDS- NATURE'S MAGNIFICENT FLYING MACHINES looks at how feathers, body structure, and wings vary from bird to bird. Readers will learn the mechanics of bird flight from takeoff to landing and discover how wing types meet the survival needs of each species. Popular science writer Caroline Arnold infuses this informative look at avian flight with her love of birds. Patricia J. Wynne's exquisitely detailed illustrations show these amazing creatures in action.

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