Birds (Prehistoric Life)

Contents

Flying beasts * The age of archosaurs  * A different earth  * Adapting to change  * Bird fossils * Revealing evidence  *  Ornithologists  * Bird groups  * Birds closeup  * Life cycle of birds  * Feeding habits of birds * Disappearing act  * Prehistoric birds onscreen * Digging for birds.

Presenting wildlife in a fresh and exciting way, DK's classic Look Closer series awaits a new generation. This book uses a combination of simple text and close-up photography to bring readers face-to-face with nature.

TIME Magazine
May 15, 2006 Vol. 167 No. 20

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