From airplanes to football helmets, some of the greatest inventions of all time have been based on the natural abilities of plants and animals. Readers will learn how some of history's most imaginativ
Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Birds to Aircraft, readers will discover how the invention of the aircraft was inspired by the flight of bir
In this fun informational picture book, children can test their knowledge of birds, one body part at a time. ?What bird has eyes like this?? asks a spread showing a close-up illustration of the body p
Give budding young artists the tools they need to let their creativity soar!These small but informative drawing books will help children discover and expand on their creative drawing talent. Inside th
R. J. Mitchell was virtually self-taught; surprisingly, almost all his other aircraft 24 aircraft were slow-flying seaplanes. How a lad from the land-locked Midlands, apprenticed to a locomotive works
This volume is a celebration of birds and a must have for any bird aficionado. It covers a representative selection of more than 170 different species that inhabit wetland and marine environments, se
This entertaining and informative guide explains the meanings of bird names, many of which have fascinating origins and stories behind them.The universal system of ‘scientific’ names, based largely on
Birds in the Ancient World from A to Z gathers together the ancient information available, listing all the names that ancient Greeks gave their birds and all their descriptions and analyses. W. Geoffr
A visual guide to birds, detailing identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and feeding habits. It describes colourful and unusual species, including boobies, rails, toucanets, barbets, tinamo
Two military experts present a fascinating exploration of the world’s finest combat aircraft, comparing and contrasting adversaries in aerial warfare. From the German Fokker Triplane of World War I
From the Battle of the Marne to the end of the Vietnam War, this “first half” of the 20th Century must undeniably be considered as quite representative of aerial warfare. With the 400 profiles and ill
Written in a lighthearted and humorous style, this captivating hardcover collection of 99 essays combines extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, literature, music, history, po
Jim Burns' Arizona Birds is a portrayal of the habits and habitats of seventy-five of these unique southwestern species. Birdwatchers new to the game will find a wealth of knowledge on and insight in
This volume is a celebration of birds, one of the best-loved animal groups. It catalogues a representative selection of more than 70 different species from various branches of the bird family tree, ca
