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Exploring the World of Hummingbirds (Paperback)
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Exploring the World of Hummingbirds (Paperback)
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There's no greater thrill than spotting one of these tiny birds
when on holiday, and young readers will be fascinated by how this
avian machine works. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the
world, but they exploit every advantage that comes with their
modest size. 'Exploring the World of Hummingbirds' is a fully
illustrated introduction to the hummingbird's high-performance
lifestyle. Built for efficiency and fueled with high-energy nectar,
this bird runs at a high temperature during the daytime, its heart
beating 650 beats a minute, and its dense feathers keep it warm at
night as it rests. Most impressive, however, are its skills as an
aerial acrobat. Like a helicopter, it can move forward, backward
and sideways. When feeding from a blossom, it can hover in midair
and then turn and whir away at full speed - all in two-tenths of a
second. Readers will find out how hummingbirds and flowers have
evolved for their mutual success. They'll also discover intriguing
facts about hummingbird biology, flight, mating and nesting
behaviors, family life, migration, and just how a hummingbird
achieves and maintains its dazzling, shimmering colors. The
Exploring the World of...nature series was created for young
readers who are eager to learn more about the wild creatures of the
world. Each title contains beautiful photographs of the animals in
their natural habitats and the highly readable text explores their
daily lives and physical characteristics, how they make their
homes, how they raise their young and what they eat.
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