Description
Illustrated Inventory of Birds
Book Summary
A visual and educational journey through the diversity of the world's birds, from the most common to the most exotic. This illustrated book presents a selection of around eighty species, combining detailed descriptions of plumage, diet, and mating habits with data on size and wingspan. With a clear and engaging approach, it is an ideal tool for discovering the planet's ornithological richness.
What is it about?
The work collects a representative sample of winged fauna, from the penguin to the hummingbird, from the swallow to the blackbird, from the owl to the pelican. Through illustrated pages, the reader will find a description of each species' plumage, peculiarities regarding their diet, and curiosities about their mating habits, including the sounds they make when singing. In addition, it includes a small illustrated glossary on bird morphology and data on the average size and wingspan of each specimen, allowing for comparisons between species.
Main themes
- Diversity of bird species around the world
- Morphology and plumage of birds
- Feeding and mating habits
- Behavior and bird calls
- Comparison of sizes and wingspans between species
Who is it recommended for?
It is recommended for children from 6 years old, as well as for young people and adults interested in nature and ornithology. It is also a useful tool for educators and families who want to introduce bird watching in an enjoyable and visual way.
What this book offers
- Visual and detailed knowledge of up to eighty bird species.
- Objective data on dimensions and characteristics for identification.
- An illustrated glossary that facilitates the understanding of bird morphology.
- Curiosities about the behavior and the sounds they make when singing.
- A solid foundation to spark interest in nature and biodiversity.
Technical specifications
- Author: Aladjidi, Virginie
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: cat
- Topic: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: SCIENCE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2016
- Number of pages: 72
- Weight: 606 g
Editorial review
This title stands out for its ability to combine scientific rigor with an attractive visual presentation, ideal for capturing the attention of early readers interested in the natural world. The selection of species, comparative data, and illustrated glossary make it an accessible and formative reference work within the Kalandraka science collection.