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Bird Book, The

Steve Jenkins and Robin Page

Illustrator: Steve Jenkins

Ages: 6+

Published: 2022

Publisher: Clarion Books/ HarperCollins

ISBN: 978-0-35-832569-7

Keywords: migration, predators, diet, habitats

Torn and cut color paper collages across double page spreads display the avian species' evolution and their anatomical and behavioral similarities and differences as well as their endangerment status. Extensive back matter.