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Reviewed on April 1, 2004
Gr 6-Up This visually delightful survey of the world's birds, grouped by similar lifestyle and characteristics, is a companion to the 10-volume Mammals (Grolier, 2003). Individual titles begin with volume 11 and include Ground Birds; Seabirds; Shorebirds; Waterbirds; Hunting Birds; Omnivorous Birds; Seed-, Fruit-, and Nectar-eating; Insectivorous; Tropical Forest; and Unusual Birds. The introduction defines what a bird is; provides labeled diagrams of main external and internal features; and discusses "Feather Form and Function," "Flight Styles," "Bills and Feeding," a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More