DK Smithsonian everything you need to know about birds

Have you ever wondered how birds fly or what's inside an egg? You can find out the answers to these questions and more in __Everything You Need to Know About Birds__. From nocturnal owls to flightless penguins, learn about the different evolution and habitats of birds from around the world. Discover how almost everything about a bird's anatomy is designed for flight, yet how its skeleton is also similar to that of a human. See how golden eagles are used for fox hunting in Kazakhstan, and try to find the differences and similarities between an ostrich and the dinosaur Eoraptor. A fact-filled, highly visual guide to different types of birds all across the world, __Everything You Need to Know About Birds__ is packed with information on habitats, breeding habits, oddities, shocking trivia, and anatomy. Read about the different types of birds that hunt, dive, swim, run, and dig, including vultures, crows, parrots, chickens, and more. With close-ups, engaging text, and innovative, high-quality design, __Everything You Need to Know About Birds__ is perfect for in-depth research or a quick dip for fast facts on these amazing creatures. __Everything You Need to Know About Birds__ is dedicated to Jim Cutting and the Lincoln Akerman School fourth-grade class of 2015. DK Senior Editor Shannon Beatty said, "We felt that Mr. Cutting and his fourth-grade class of 2015 deserved some recognition for all their hard work to make the red-tailed hawk the official New Hampshire state raptor. Inspired by their story, we've dedicated our new book to them, and put the red-tailed hawk on the cover." **Reviews:** "Although it may be difficult to live up to such an ambitious title, this DK-Smithsonian collaboration makes a valiant, thorough attempt." - **Booklist** Contents 3......Page 5 Foreword 4......Page 6 Global domination 6......Page 8 All in the family 8......Page 11 Perching birds 10......Page 12 Amazon rain forest 12......Page 14 Bird evolution 14......Page 16 Find the difference 16......Page 18 Built for f light 18......Page 20 These feet were made for... 20......Page 22 You know it makes sense 22......Page 24 Life support systems 24......Page 26 Feathers galore 26......Page 28 Look closer... 28......Page 30 Flight 30......Page 32 Leonardo da Vinci 32......Page 34 Globetrotter 34......Page 36 Leading the way 36......Page 38 I wish I could fly... 38......Page 40 True blue 40......Page 42 What’s inside an egg? 42......Page 44 A nest is not a home... 44......Page 46 Lady in the tower 46......Page 48 Where’s my mom? 48......Page 50 A crèche for kings 50......Page 52 The right tool for the job 52......Page 54 Darwin’s birds 54......Page 56 How much food? 56......Page 58 Feed the birds 58......Page 60 Chicken facts 60......Page 62 Working birds 62......Page 64 Diving birds 64......Page 66 What are you talking about? 66......Page 68 Big-brained birds 68......Page 70 King Vulture 70......Page 72 Back off! 72......Page 74 Record breakers 74......Page 76 Working with birds 76......Page 78 Glossary and index 78......Page 80 Credits 80......Page 82 Have you ever wondered how birds fly or what's inside an egg? You can find out the answers to these questions and more inEverything You Need to Know About Birds! From the nocturnal owls to the flightless penguins, learn about the different evolution and habitats of birds from around the world. Discover how almost everything about a bird's anatomy is designed for flight, yet how its skeleton is also similar to that of a human. Everything You Need to Know About Birds is a fact-filled, highly visual guide to different types of birds all across the world. Packed with information on habitats, breeding habits, as well as oddities, shocking trivia, and anatomy, this information is presented through close-ups and engaging text and innovative, high quality design, making it perfect for in-depth research or a quick dip for fast facts. Have you ever wondered how birds fly or what's inside an egg? You can find out the answers to these questions and more in Everything You Need to Know About Birds! From the nocturnal owls to the flightless penguins, learn about the different evolution and habitats of birds from around the world. Discover how almost everything about a bird's anatomy is designed for flight, yet how its skeleton is also similar to that of a human. Everything You Need to Know About Birds is a fact-filled, highly visual guide to different types of birds all across the world. Packed with information on habitats, breeding habits, as well as oddities, shocking trivia, and anatomy, this information is presented through close-ups, engaging text, and innovative, high-quality design, making it perfect for in-depth research or a quick dip for fast facts. Explores the various stages of development for birds, their habitats, behaviors, and factors that may affect a bird's life cycle Learn about different types of birds and how they eat, sleep and survive, plus many other facts