| Birds: Nature's Magnificent Flying Machines Contributor(s): Arnold, Caroline (Author), Wynne, Patricia J. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1570915725 ISBN-13: 9781570915727 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2003 Annotation: In answer to this perennial question, young naturalists will learn the mechanics of bird flight and discover how wing types meet the survival needs of different species. Popular science author Caroline Arnold infuses her love of birds into this informative look at avian flight. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics |
| Dewey: 598 |
| LCCN: 2002010441 |
| Lexile Measure: 850 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.3" W x 10.8" (0.40 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 68286 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Hovering, gliding, diving -- how do birds do it? BIRDS: NATURE'S MAGNIFICENT FLYING MACHINES looks at how feathers, body structure, and wings vary from bird to bird. Readers will learn the mechanics of bird flight from takeoff to landing and discover how wing types meet the survival needs of each species. Popular science writer Caroline Arnold infuses this informative look at avian flight with her love of birds. Patricia J. Wynne's exquisitely detailed illustrations show these amazing creatures in action. |