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Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 32
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
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Date Published: 1996-08-22
Dimensions: 214 x 226 x 4mm
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
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Illustrations: 50 colour illustrations, glossary, index

Describes the varied systems of nest-building used by birds, as well as some of their unusual habits. The book introduces young readers to many curiosities, such as the smallest bird in the world, the hummingbird, and birds which sew up their nests to protect their young from predators.