Other editions of book Birds: Flying High

From its fascinating presentation of the anatomical mechanics of flight to its in-depth discussion of a number of flightless birds and their unique characteristics, this volume offers an in-depth look at our feathered friends. Land and water birds, kinds of feathers, nesting habits, evolution, and more are concisely explained with eye-popping illustrations that will keep readers turning pages.

From its fascinating presentation of the anatomical mechanics of flight to its in-depth discussion of a number of flightless birds and their unique characteristics, this volume offers an in-depth look at our feathered friends. Land and water birds, kinds of feathers, nesting habits, evolution, and more are concisely explained with eye-popping illustrations that will keep readers turning pages.