Bird's-Eye View : Through the Eyes of New Zealand Birds

Description

Bird’s-eye View reveals what 13 New Zealand birds see in their natural environment.
You will be astounded to discover the range of visual functions a bird has compared with what a human can see. By using the latest avian-vision research, the bird’s-eye view is shown in a series of stunning panoramic images. Bird’s-Eye View provides an entirely new perspective on the way birds live. First published June 2006

Awards

Winner of Storylines Notable New Zealand Books: Non Fiction 2007.

Shortlisted for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Award 2007.

Author description

Maria Gill, ex Primary teacher and full-time author, writes children's books about birds and conservation for children. See more about Maria and her books on her website.

Table of contents

Introduction; Brown Kiwi (on the forest floor); Morepork (in the forest midway); NZ Pigeon (in the forest canopy); Starling (in the city); NZ Snipe (in the coastal bush); Australasian Gannet (under the ocean); Pied Shag (at the rocky shore); Royal Albatross (at the ocean surface); Blue Duck (on the river); Pukeko (in the wetlands); Cattle Egret (on the farm); Kea (in the mountains); NZ Falcon (in the farmlands); Glossary/Acknowledgements

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9780143318439
• Publisher : Penguin Group (NZ)
• Imprint : Puffin
• Publication date : June 2006
• Dimensions : 210mm X 297mm
• Produced in : New Zealand
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : photographs
• Pages : 32
• Dewey classification : 598.144
• Illustrator : Darryl Torckler & Geoff Moon
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Maria Gill