The Magnificent Book of Birds - by Weldon Owen (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This ... book will take you deep into the forest, far out to sea, and high into the air to discover the amazing birds that live there. From the majestic condor to the tiny bee hummingbird, this book captures a variety of birds .... See the dazzling quetzel, the lightning-fast peregrine falcon, the gigantic ostrich, and the incredible emperor penguin"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.

The Magnificent Book of Birds will take you deep into the forest, far out to sea and high into the air, to discover the amazing birds that live there. From the majestic condor to the tiny bee hummingbird, this book captures a variety of birds through stunning illustrations. See the dazzling quetzal, the lightning-fast peregrine falcon, the gigantic ostrich, and the incredible emperor penguin.

Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the flamingo's feathers are pink, how the frigatebird can float like a kite, and why the scarlet macaw eats clay. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful keepsake that you will revisit time and again.

Review Quotes

"Provides... unique morsels of information that may help lead the reader to research further into one or more of the many fascinating birds living in our world." --School Library Connection-- "School Library Connection"

About the Author

Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, their books showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA.