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Nature Guide: Birds - (DK Nature Guide) by David Burnie (Paperback)

Nature Guide: Birds - (DK Nature Guide) by  David Burnie (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A new generation of illustrated natural history handbooks, produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution. <p>The new DK <i>Nature Guides</i> form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in DK's inimitable style.</p> <p>From the Arctic Tern and American Woodcock to the Turkey Vulture and Yellow-billed Cuckoo, <i>Nature Guide: Birds</i> is packed full of stunning images that reveal bird anatomy, flight, migration patterns, breeding, habitats-all perfect for bird watching and easy identification.</p> <p>Includes: </p> <ul> <li>Stunning images revealing intricate details and unique features of specimens</li> <li>Expert writing and research by specialists</li> <li>Clear, concise, and informative text bring the subjects to life</li> <li>Specially commissioned close-up photography and illustrations</li> <li>Carefully structured profiles ensuring it is easy to locate key information</li> <li>Entries organized in intuitive categories or groupings for ease of reference</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>David Burnie</b> is a zoology graduate and fellow of the Zoological Society of London. Having started out as a nature-preserve ranger and biologist, he has since forged a successful career as a writer and consultant specializing in wildlife and plants. He has written and contributed to more than 140 books and multimedia titles on nature and the environment, including DK's <i>Animal</i> and <i>Natural History</i> encyclopedias. He was shortlisted for the Royal Society's Aventis Prize in 2005.

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