{"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-9780593430187","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","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Allen Sibley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Delacorte Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593430187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2023 pg. 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"David Allen Sibley \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47284335837341,"sku":"9780593430187","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_dd234d0e-5246-439a-95be-699bb1d39649.jpg?v=1759985404","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.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-9780593430187","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}