Random House RH9780744058086 Birds of North America Pocket Genius Guide Book

Birds of North America Pocket Genius Guide Book

Can American dippers stay underwater for as long as half a minute Why does the golden eagle have feathered legs while the bald eagle's legs are bare Is the long-legged, scrappy roadrunner truly able to run circles around a rattlesnake Whether you are a budding bird-watcher hoping to find species in woodland or someone curious about the feathered visitors in your own backyard, you can look for answers to all these questions and more in this pocket-sized guide to many of the birds in North America.

From the common American robin to the elusive California condor, the North American continent is home to a rich variety of bird species, which number at more than 2,000. Each one is amazing in its own way, and this fact-filled bird book for kids aged 8 12 helps you learn about many of them.

• Centimeters Metric Dimension: 12.85" H x 9.68" W x 1.22" D
• Dimension: 5.06" H x 3.81" W x 0.48" D
• Weight: 0.28 lbs