{"product_id":"what-its-like-to-be-a-bird-adapted-for-young-readers-from-flying-to-nesting-eating-to-singing-what-birds-are-doing-and-why-hardcover","title":"What It's Like to Be a Bird (Adapted for Young Readers): From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing--What Birds Are Doing and Why - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Allen Sibley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this edition for young readers adapted from the bestselling work written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, readers will find a unique treasure trove of fascinating facts about birds, paired with more than 300 full-color illustrations--some life-size! The extraordinary world of birds is brought to life on the page.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Did you know that many species of birds have sensory abilities that surpass those of humans? Or that some birds spend the entire winter in the air, and even sleep while flying? Have you ever wondered why birds have feathers? Or why they are a particular color? Have you noticed that some birdsong sounds like a musical scale? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaybe you're more interested in \"how\" questions: How do birds actually fly or swim? How and why do some birds migrate? How do they find food? How do they take care of their offspring? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBirds are not only beautiful and fascinating, but they also serve an essential role in our ecosystem. This book shows how birds and humans are intrinsically connected, sometimes helping and sometimes hindering each other. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for dedicated birdwatchers--or for anyone who simply delights in noticing birds in their neighborhood. Readers can explore, share, and return to the pages again and again, each time gaining a broader appreciation for our enchanting feathered friends.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDAVID ALLEN SIBLEY is the author and illustrator of the series of successful guides to nature that bear his name, including \u003ci\u003eThe Sibley Guide to Birds\u003c\/i\u003e. He has contributed to \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian, Science, The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, Birding, BirdWatching, North American Birds, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a recipient of the Roger Tory Peterson Award for Promoting the Cause of Birding from the American Birding Association and the Linnaean Society of New York's Eisenmann Medal. He lives and birds in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695779450943,"sku":"9780593430187","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/dc065b8c8d916766392301d299837b50.webp?v=1765005051","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/what-its-like-to-be-a-bird-adapted-for-young-readers-from-flying-to-nesting-eating-to-singing-what-birds-are-doing-and-why-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}