Outside and Inside Birds

From School Library Journal Grade 2-4-Amazing, full-color photographs combine with a lively text to create a solid introduction to the world of birds. Among the topics Markle tackles are feathers, flying, anatomy, eating habits, senses, birth, and growth. Other pictures examine in close detail the outsides of the winged wonders: their feathers, feet, preen glands, wings, beaks, and much more. Although David Burnie's Birds (Knopf, 1988) is perhaps the definitive book on the subject, this title is more suitable for a younger audience. A brief but useful pronunciation guide and combination glossary/index are included. This simple presentation will be high in the pecking order of books on our feathered friends.