An Anthology of Exquisite Birds

Author Ben Hoare
Hardcover
$24.99 US
8.75"W x 11.13"H x 1.14"D  
On sale Sep 17, 2024 | 224 Pages | 9780593843581
Grades 6-8

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet.

The seventh book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds explores some of the most impressive birds on our planet.

Children aged 7-9 can marvel at the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second or the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, in this striking collection showcasing more than 90 birds.

This impressive bird anthology for kids offers:

- A wide selection of birds featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.
- The 7th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 100,000 copies in the US.
- A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon and striking photographs on every page.

An Anthology of Exquisite Birds pairs photography 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 for young bird enthusiasts, including the size and range of each species.

More in the series

An Anthology of Exquisite Birds is part of the beautiful and informative Children’s Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, let them walk with the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life, explore the incredible ecosystems and geology of our planet with Earth, or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.
Ben Hoare is an editor and author of books on nature and natural history, including Eyewitness: Endangered Animals, Trees and Leaves, and Pond Life. A fellow of the Zoological Society of London, his work can also be seen published in BBC Wildlife and Birdlife magazines, and on several BBC websites. View titles by Ben Hoare
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Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet.

The seventh book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds explores some of the most impressive birds on our planet.

Children aged 7-9 can marvel at the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second or the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, in this striking collection showcasing more than 90 birds.

This impressive bird anthology for kids offers:

- A wide selection of birds featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.
- The 7th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 100,000 copies in the US.
- A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon and striking photographs on every page.

An Anthology of Exquisite Birds pairs photography 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 for young bird enthusiasts, including the size and range of each species.

More in the series

An Anthology of Exquisite Birds is part of the beautiful and informative Children’s Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, let them walk with the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life, explore the incredible ecosystems and geology of our planet with Earth, or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.

Author

Ben Hoare is an editor and author of books on nature and natural history, including Eyewitness: Endangered Animals, Trees and Leaves, and Pond Life. A fellow of the Zoological Society of London, his work can also be seen published in BBC Wildlife and Birdlife magazines, and on several BBC websites. View titles by Ben Hoare

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