Nature Guide: Birds by David Burnie

Nature Guide: Birds by David Burnie

A new generation of illustrated natural history handbooks, produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution. The new DK Nature Guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in DK's inimitable style. From the Arctic Tern and American Woodcock to the Turkey Vulture and Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Nature Guide: Birds is packed full of stunning images that reveal bird anatomy, flight, migration patterns, breeding, habitats-all perfect for bird watching and easy identification. Includes: Stunning images revealing intricate details and unique features of specimens Expert writing and research by specialists Clear, concise, and informative text bring the subjects to life Specially commissioned close-up photography and illustrations Carefully structured profiles ensuring it is easy to locate key information Entries organized in intuitive categories or groupings for ease of reference

David Burnie 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 Animal and Natural History encyclopedias. He was shortlisted for the Royal Society's Aventis Prize in 2005.

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ISBN 13	9780756690410
ISBN 10	0756690412
Titel	Nature Guide: Birds
Autor	David Burnie
Serie	Dk Nature Guide
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	DK
Erscheinungsjahr	2012-04-02
Seitenanzahl	352
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