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Did you know there are over 11,000 species of birds alive today? Get ready to find out the huge role they played in human history and how they taught us to take to the skies in this rich display of ornithological knowledge which will fascinate and engage children's imaginations.
Run with a giant ostrich, hover with a hummingbird and soar above the clouds with a mighty albatross in this egg-straordinary guide. Filled with crazy facts and unbelievable statistics, find out how birds fly, dance, sing and attract a mate.
Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.
The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.
Contents
Chapter 1
Evolution & Anatomy
6 What is a bird?
8 Dinosaur descendants
10 Ancient avians
12 Feathery friends
14 High-fliers
16 Bones & bills
18 Bird bodies
Chapter 2
Birds in Action
24 Feeding time
26 Eggs-tra-ordinary
28 Home tweet home
30 Bird talk
32 Strictly come bird dancing
34 On the move
36 Nifty Navigators
38 Flock stars
Chapter 3
Species
42 Plenty to crow about
44 Corvids got talent
46 Masters of mimicry
48 Birds of prey
52 Fabulous feathers
54 Shake a tail feather
56 Scavenger hunt
58 Hoot-enanny!
60 All at sea
62 Murmur magic
64 In the pink
66 Intruder alert!
68 Big mouths
70 Barnyard birds
72 Hum-azing!
74 Big birds
78 Hanging with the homies
80 Knock, knock!
82 Waddling wonders
86 Gone but not forgotten
88 Unusual suspects
92 Quiz
94 Glossary
96 Index
