What It's Like to Be a Bird (Adapted for Young Readers): From Flying to Nesting,

Description: What It's Like to Be a Bird (Adapted for Young Readers) by David Allen Sibley "Adapted from the edition written and published for adults by Knopf in 2020, this edition ... for young readers covers more than two hundred species and includes more than 300 illustrations throughout. Author/ illustrator David Sibleys exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors ... to life"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 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.In 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.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?Maybe youre 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?Birds 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.Perfect 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. Author Biography DAVID ALLEN SIBLEY is the author and illustrator of the series of successful guides to nature that bear his name, including The Sibley Guide to Birds. He has contributed to Smithsonian, Science, The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, Birding, BirdWatching, North American Birds, and The New York Times. 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 Yorks Eisenmann Medal. He lives and birds in Massachusetts. Review … "An immensely entertaining and enlightening volume that will entice both adults and children." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review… "A superior volume of well-researched facts and figures; a must-have for young bird nerds." —School Library Journal, starred review"Sibley brings his adult study on the nature and behavior of birds to a younger audience. [The] arrangement [of text] into lists and the repetition of core concepts make it easy to digest, as does the books browsable structure. —Booklist Review Quote "Lingering over every page of What Its Like to Be a Bird, this is what can be seen: The books beauty mirrors the beauty of birds it describes so marvelously." --NPR "Any new Sibley book is an event . . . A sprightly, information-packed encyclopedia of bird behavior. What lifts it into the realm of art is Sibleys illustrations--330 of them, many life-size. Captured in pencil and gouache, Sibleys birds are as scientifically accurate as Petersons or Audubons, but less static, more alive . . . The American robin with a rust-red Dickensian waistcoat; a martial, copper-feathered red-tailed hawk perched watchful along a country road--these and all the birds celebrated in What Its Like to Be a Bird seem ready to take flight." --Peter Fish, San Francisco Chronicle "An afternoon with this sprawling volume on my lap was a lovely way to tolerate a day of social distancing . . . What Its Like to Be a Bird gives Sibleys artwork ample room to spread its wings . . . In a spring shadowed by the darker mysteries of nature, Sibleys book is a welcome occasion to connect with the more pleasing puzzle of what our feathered friends are up to." -- Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor "After years of rushing to his indispensable field guides for sure resolution of any bird or tree ID conundrum, Im delighted to find David Allen Sibley stretching his considerable artistic and literary wings . . . Having painted them all in every possible plumage permutation, evenly lighted and in profile, Mr. Sibleys joy in creating chiaroscuro tableaux of birds feeding, flying and tending their young is palpable . . . Expect to be surprised at the mental and physical capabilities of birds." --Julie Zickefoose, The Wall Street Journal "Simply gorgeous . . . Appropriate for general readers as well as bird experts, and it is perfectly suitable for young readers . . . As the worlds bird population shrinks, it is helpful and even inspiring to learn as much as possible about the amazing feathered creatures that share our planet. There is no better way than to browse through David Allen Sibleys new book, What Its Like to Be a Bird." -- Nancy Gilson, The Columbus Dispatch "Youll want to linger on each page to enjoy Sibleys illustrations . . . If you love birds, youll love this book." --Jennifer J. Meyer, The Backyard Birder "Sibley answers all kinds of questions people have about birds . . . [His] exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life." -- Birdwatching "Gorgeous art and fascinating information come together here. The organization makes it easy to pick up and read whatever strikes your fancy, while the depth of information means that anyone can learn a great deal. And then theres the art--lots and lots of it. All that makes this book attractive to anyone even remotely interested in birds." -- The Birders Library "A fascinating work that fulfills its goal to give readers some sense of what its like to be a bird . . . [Readers] will emerge with a deeper appreciation of birds, and of what observable behaviors can reveal about animals lives." -- Publishers Weekly Excerpt from Book Introduction The Diversity of Birds Birds are dinosaurs [p. 81 bottom]. Some dinosaurs grew feathers more than 160 million years ago and gave rise to true birds. The meteor impact 66 million years ago wiped out more than two-thirds of all terrestrial species on earth, including all dinosaurs and all but a few bird species [p. 81 middle]. The general consensus is that there are about eleven thousand species of birds on earth today, and about eight hundred are found regularly in North America north of Mexico. These species are incredibly diverse, and a sampling of their remarkable adaptations and abilities are presented in this book. EVOLUTION-- Details ISBN0593430182 Author David Allen Sibley Short Title What Its Like to Be a Bird (Adapted for Young Readers) Pages 208 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0593430182 ISBN-13 9780593430187 Format Hardcover Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-10-03 NZ Release Date 2023-10-03 US Release Date 2023-10-03 Publication Date 2023-10-03 UK Release Date 2023-10-03 Audience Age 10 Publisher Random House USA Inc Imprint Random House Inc DEWEY 598 Audience Children / Juvenile Subtitle From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing--What Birds Are Doing and Why We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145252119;

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