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The Secret World of Bird Nests

by Lucy Menzies

A closer look at the many ways birds build nests

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A closer look at the many ways birds build nests

From floating homes to nests tucked inside tree trunks, birds build in forms shaped by their habitats and ways of life. The book introduces young readers to nest-building techniques from around the world and the varied materials birds use, including moss, feathers, spider silk, and spittle. Its subject connects birds’ practical work of sheltering eggs and chicks with their wider ecological roles, such as pollinating plants and spreading seeds. The illustrated presentation makes nest design the organizing thread for an exploration of bird life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in birds, wildlife, and animal behavior
  • Young readers curious about how animals build homes
  • Ages 7 and up, according to the publisher description

Themes

Bird nest design and constructionAnimal adaptation to habitatBirds’ ecological roles

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Book overview

Birds play a crucial role in our ecosystem by controlling insect populations, pollinating plants, and spreading seeds. They are also incredible engineers, with the ability to build intricate nests to provide shelter and protection for their eggs and chicks.

Birds have a remarkable ability to build complex--and beautiful-- nests. We're probably most familiar with cup-shaped bird nests made from twigs and grass, but this is just one of many designs that birds use to create a home where they can nurture and protect their young. Depending on their habitat and way of life, a bird's nest can float on water, teeter on the highest outcrop, or hide inside the trunk of a tree.

In this beautifully illustrated book, young readers will discover the remarkable variety of nest-building techniques used by birds from around the world, and marvel at their ingenious use of materials--from soft feathers and cushioning moss to spiders' silk and sticky spittle.

For ages 7+

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