Birds of the World

ISBN	9780761477754       © 2009

Specifications

81/2" X 11"; 80 pages per volume; Library Binding

Editor(s)

Jason A. Mobley, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology

No. of Volumes

11

List Price

US$ 514.21

Discounted Price

US$ 359.95

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Hunters, rivals, mimics, and wooers: The lives of birds are varied and surprising. This richly illustrated set pays particular attention to the complex relationship between birds and humans. Students are encouraged to study birds in the context of essential, curricular life science concepts, including: adaptation, diversity, populations, ecosystems, regulation, behavior, reproduction, heredity, structure, and function. Special Let’s Investigate boxes provide science project ideas related to birds.

Arrangement

-	10 volumes in A-Z format
-	Additional index volume
-	Volume glossaries and indexes
-	139 articles, including 28 general topics
-	Over 700 full-color photographs, diagrams, and maps
-	Articles include discussion of:
	-	Habitats
	-	Geographic distribution
	-	Breeding
	-	Defense
	-	Diet
	-	Conservation status
-	Boxed features:
	-	Key facts boxes
	-	Life science concept boxes
	-	Let’s Investigate
	-	Cross-references

Scope
Each article discusses the characteristics of a particular species, family, or order of birds. Twenty-eight general articles explore topics related to bird behavior, anatomy, and conservation. Special attention is given to understanding similarities among species and to identifying sexual differentiation.

Index Volume 11 contains:

-	Comprehensive glossary
-	Resources for further study, including authoritative Web sites
-	3 subject indexes:
	-	Species names
	-	Behaviors
	-	Endangered species
-	Comprehensive index

Benefits
Students will develop an understanding of the scientific study of birds, become familiar with bird anatomy and behavior as exemplars of life science concepts, and learn about efforts to conserve bird species.