BIRDS

Packed with information about birds from around the world, this fascinating book looks at the life of birds and their amazing powers of flight, elaborate courtship displays and incredible nest-building abilities. Extraordinary photography gives close-up views of birds in their natural habitats, while lively illustrations and diagrams provide insight into their habits. Specially chosen Web sites have been included to enrich the book's content and link children to the Internet for incredible views of birds via live video-cams, or to listen to sound clips of birdsong or track the course of migrating birds.Exciting recommended Web sites enhance the textEasy access to Web sites via Usborne QuicklinksAccessible information with superb photos and illustrationsFree downloadable Usborne pictures and diagramsA fantastic homework tool"A lively introduction to the diversity of birds and their fascinating biology for children of primary school age." British Ornithologist's Union