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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Learn how birds' bodies are designed for flight, why wings are different shapes and sizes, how birds evolved from their prehistoric ancestors and which are the world's biggest, smallest, slowest and fastest birds. Discover how and where birds make their nests, why eggs are different colors, how many feathers birds have and what each one is for and how to watch birds and attract them to your garden, and much, much more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Discover the fascinating world of birds--their natural history, behavior, and secret lives. Be an eyewitness to the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg, the growth of young birds in their nest, and how birds camouflage themselves, fly, hunt, and feed. See inside a nest of baby blue tits during their first few days of life, find out why wings are different shapes and sizes, discover which are the world's biggest, smallest, fastest, and slowest birds, and much, much more! <p/> The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, <i>Eyewitness Books</i> provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.<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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