Birds (Eye Wonder) [Hardcover]

Samantha Gray (Author), Sarah Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2002 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Fly with amazing birds over deserts, seas, woodlands, and lush rainforests. From pink flamingos to chattering parrots and racing roadrunners, there are lots of feathered friends to meet. A wealth of facts, combined with dramatic photography, ensures that Eye Wonders are the perfect educational start for young children. Eye Wonders is a groundbreaking reference series specially developed for younger children aged five plus. In a stunning style departure for DK, wonderful photography shows subjects within their natural setting, offering a whole new level of information through powerful images. Vocabulary is accessible to children aged five plus, with the meanings of new, subject-related words clearly explained. The series provides an excellent knowledge base on the natural world for children starting to learn. The combination of breathtaking visuals and informative, accurate text will hook even those children who usually avoid books.

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About the Author

Consultant Mark fox is a Senior Lecturer at the Royal Veterinary college and co-Director of the Wild Animals' Health MSc Course at London Zoo.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.; 1st edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789485508
• ISBN-13: 978-0789485502
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars interesting for young readers, May 6, 2002

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W. Gordon (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Birds (Eye Wonder) (Hardcover)

My six-year old just received this book as a present. He his obsessed with birds, but this is the first book on birds he owns that is not a field guide. The book is nicely laid out, with chapters on each of the different classes of birds such as songbirds, birds of prey, waterfowl. There are also chapters on bird behavior such as courtship and nesting. There seems to be an appropriate balance of stunning photographs and text. The text highlights the main points, example "Fast Fishing: Ospreys fly high over water, diving down at high speed to catch fish. Just before hitting the water, they thrust their feet forward and plunge into the water to grap their prey. The osprey's feet feel like sandpaper, which makes them useful for gripping slippery fish." Finally, the book contains a glossary and a list of bird habitats for each of the species discussed in the text. Ideal for any young bird lovers!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for all!, December 2, 2010

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This review is from: Birds (Eye Wonder) (Hardcover)

I bought this book when my son was 2 and developed an interest in birds. He is 5 now and still loves it. The pictures are great - colorful and layed out very well and the sections are divided nicely. There is a lot of factual info without being too technical or overwhelming. We usually pick a few sections to read at a time. I have ordered a few more for christmas adn can't wait to read them!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful Books!, May 16, 2005

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claire bright "Krista Clemens" (AL, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Birds (Eye Wonder) (Hardcover)

So far, I have purchased Eye Wonder Ocean, Reptile, Rainforest, Dinosaur, Bugs, & Big Cats & have not been disappointed yet. These books are absolutely wonderful. Not only are they filled with interesting information but the pictures are gorgeous. Anyone who has a child who is interested in science should give these books a try. Definitely 5 stars!