Bird's-Eye View : Through the Eyes of New Zealand Birds
Author(s): Maria Gill
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
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Winner of Storylines Notable New Zealand Books: Non Fiction 2007.
Shortlisted for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Award 2007.
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.
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
General Fields
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- : Penguin Group (NZ)
- : Puffin
- : 01 June 2006
- : 210mm X 297mm
- : New Zealand
- : books
Special Fields
- : Maria Gill
- : Paperback
- : Darryl Torckler & Geoff Moon
- : 598.144
- : 32
- : photographs