Reading Quest: Elegant Eagles of Eye

There Are Birds Everywhere

There are birds everywhere! Some of them live by the sea, some of them in the savannah, and some might live in your roof. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of birds can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. With an added search-and-find element, this is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.

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Bird Atlas

Take to the skies and meet the world's most amazing birds. Navigate your way across the continents using detailed maps and discover birds of prey, birds of paradise, aquatic birds and more. Fun lift-the-flaps offer kids an immersive experience, revealing surprises, wow-factor facts and a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our feathered friends.

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Flight: Explore the Secret Routes of the Skies from a Bird's-Eye View

'Flight' is the story of seven of these amazing birds and their incredible journeys around the globe. You'll meet the arctic tern, which covers the distance from the Earth to the Moon and back three times in its lifetime. And the humble swallow, whose epic migration takes it through Europe, across the Sahara Desert and all the way to the tip of South Africa. Along the way, you'll discover history and folklore from around the world that reveal the special relationship between humans and birds.

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My Book of Birds

Geraldo Valério is an artist who loves birds, from majestic golden eagles and snowy owls to brilliant red crossbills and puffins to the tiniest of hummingbirds. Here he presents his favourites, with beautiful collage illustrations and brief descriptions that highlight intriguing facts about each one. The illustrations show a variety of feathered creatures in their natural habitats as they hunt for food, impress their mates, nest and care for their young. The concise, accessible text provides information ranging from clever techniques for finding food to remarkable physical features to fascinating behaviours.

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100 Birds

This hilarious picture book is a rip-roaring read-aloud guide to 100 different feathered friends. Full of endless funny details, silly scenarios, and a rare bird to spot, this is a book to read again and again.

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Night Flight

When Ellie moves from her quiet village to a bustling city, she finds that the many different birds she loves to watch are missing. She stares out of her window, searches the skies on walks, but they are nowhere to be found. Then one night, she's visited by a giant starling which asks for her help. The birds are lost because of the shimmering glow from the city's bright lights. Can Ellie help the birds find their way home? 'Night Flight' is a hopeful, inspiring story about the power of using your voice.

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