Parrots, Tropical and Rainforest Birds (Nature Watch)

Parrots, Tropical and Rainforest Birds (Nature Watch)

by TomJackson (Author)

Synopsis

Over 200 amazing colour wildlife photographs bring the natural history of parrots and rainforest birds to life. Detailed cross-section illustrations explain the internal anatomy of these exotic birds. Ideal for use in home and school and will make study both fun and exciting. Young naturalists will be gripped by the astonishing information and marvellous photographs and artworks contained in this book about parrots, tropical and rainforest birds. More birds live in the tropics than anywhere else on Earth. Tropical birds include a huge variety of different species, from tiny hummingbirds to giant ostriches, and this lively text reveals every aspect of their behaviour, lifecycle and survival. Learning about fundamental aspects of natural history is both fun and exciting with this stunning book that will satisfy enquiring young minds both at school and for home projects and study.

$30.41

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 26 Nov 2004

ISBN 10: 0754814505
ISBN 13: 9780754814504

Author Bio
Tom Jackson is an experienced author of natural history and science books. Since graduating with a degree in zoology from Bristol University, he has worked at Jersey Zoo in the lemur enclosure and has been involved in the conservation of endangered wildlife in Zimbabwe. As a travel journalist, he has explored the wondrous Galapagos Islands and the Amazonian rainforests. He is the author of The World Encyclopedia of Animals and Nature Watch: Monkeys. Michael Chinery, the consultant, has studied botany, zoology and anthropology at Cambridge University, England. He has worked as an editor on a science magazine for young people, and on a British wildlife magazine, As a freelance editor and writer, he has contributed numerous articles to natural history magazines and written and edited definitive field guides.