Mattis doesn't understand much about the world. He doesn't understand why others call him simple. Or why his sister Hege, who has cared for him in their peaceful lakeside cottage since they were young, gets so frustrated. But he knows that the woodcock which starts to fly over their house every day is a sign something is about to change. And when Hege falls in love, disrupting their familiar existence and unbalancing his thoughts, he decides he must face his fate.

'She was close to the edge now: the ice laid its hand upon her' The schoolchildren call it the Ice Palace: a frozen waterfall in the Norwegian fjords transformed into a fantastic structure of translucent walls, sparkling towers and secret chambers. It fascinates two young girls, lonely Unn and lively Siss, who strike up an intense friendship. When Unn decides to explore the Ice Palace alone and doesn't return, Siss must try to cope with the loss of her friend without succumbing to a frozen world of her own making.

Journey through the skies with this beautifully illustrated bird book for children! Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles and more, swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, featuring illustrations and photographs to immerse young nature enthusiasts in the extraordinary world of birds. Discover the surprising homes, relationships, and habitats of our feathered friends, and learn about how we can protect the wonderful bird world. Within its pages, you will find: -Fascinating and detailed information about birds, making it a perfect classroom read -A glossary of bird terminology and full list of national birds -Detailed illustrations and photographs of all things bird - beaks, feathers, nests, eggs, habitats and more! -Fun and surprising facts that will make you want to learn more Discover the wondrous world of birds! Also known as the Urban Birder, author David Lindo's engaging text will show children just how amazing birds are, what they do for our planet, and how we can help to protect birds and their natural habitats. This book shows that birding can be accessible to all, inspiring even city-dwellers to engage with birds in urban environments. Accompanied by enchanting illustrations of bird families including gamebirds, flightless birds, and perching birds, are amazing facts about how birds talk to each other, what they eat, and how they are able to fly. From frozen ice-scapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, explore the surprising homes, relationships, and habits of our feathered friends. For the bird watchers of the future, this is the perfect bird identification book for kids to encourage their interest in the animal planet, and learn how to conserve it. Explore the natural world in its entirety! The Extraordinary World of Birds is the most recent title in the breathtaking series that contains The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, and Earth's Incredible Oceans.

Red, Chuck, Bomb, and Terrence are Angry Birds who don't quite fit in with the other cheerful birds on Bird Island. When they meet in an anger-management class, things are bound to get out of hand! Meet the Angry Birds, a Level Two I Can Read book, is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. The Angry Birds Movie, based on the international video game phenomenon, arrives in theaters spring 2016. With a star-studded cast that includes Jason Sudekis, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, and Peter Dinklage, this film will finally answer the question: why are the birds so angry?

Combining practical birdwatching tips, the insights of internationally renowned ornithologists and the science, nature, art and history of birds, The Collins Garden Birdwatcher's Bible is a glorious celebration of the stunning world of birds. Brimming with lavish photographs, The Collins Garden Birdwatcher's Bible offers handy tips on identifying and attracting British garden birds, as well as discovering more about the evolution, history and art of birds of the world. With detailed visual profiles of the key birds of the region, readers will learn how to identify birds by their colours, calls and behaviour, the best equipment and resources to use, as well as learning to create bird-friendly gardens and bird houses, choosing the ideal food for bird types by season and how we can become better bird advocates. Full of stunning illustrations and packed with practical advice and hands-on projects, The Collins Garden Birdwatcher's Bible is the ultimate guide for budding birdwatchers, eager ornithologists, nature-lovers, gardeners, botanists and anyone seeking to learn more about these majestic creatures that rule the skies.

Take a peek inside the beautiful and absorbing world of birds with this lavishly illustrated children's bird atlas. From the Amazon Rainforest to the Arctic, this fully-fledged bird guide will take you on a guided tour, continent by continent, to meet some of the most spectacular birds in the world! Inside the pages of this children's atlas, you'll discover: - A visual guide to the birds around the world, their habitats, geography, and climate with exquisite, hand-drawn illustrations and maps from Richard Orr. - The different countries and continents of the world and the birds that live there - Why some species are endangered and what can be done to protect them. - Fascinating facts about birds including: why flamingos are pink, which bird can sprint faster than a horse, and how the booby got its name. Get ready to journey through different biomes, like rivers and desserts, to discover fun facts about birds that will fascinate and inspire every budding ornithologist. Packed with hundreds of life-like illustrations, this educational book is a pictorial guide to the birds of the world. It showcases birds from every continent as you've never seen before with detailed maps pinpointing where different species of birds can be found. See magnificent snowy owls in the Arctic, tiny three-wattled bellbirds in the Caribbean, and towering ostriches in Africa. A Truly Breathtaking Celebration of Birdlife The Bird Atlas is arranged in order of continent - Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North America, South America, and Antarctica. Every continent is introduced with an overview of the ecology, climate, and landscape, and the typical and incredible birds that live there. This children's bird book is the perfect introduction to our feathered friends and makes a great gift for the new generation of birdwatchers. More from DK Books: Don't miss out on more fascinating atlases! After exploring the world of birds in The Bird Atlas, your child can move on to The Body Atlas to discover the inner workings of the human body. Next up is The Animal Atlas that takes children on a tour to meet the animals of the world.

Лицензионное издание, выпущенное на виниле. Содержание альбома: Blackbirds Call, Illumination By Street-Lamp, Waltz For Alice, Trial By Wire, Daydream For Nina, Audition Scene Sketch (Simply Because), The White Birds, Josefs Vision, Eye Of The Blackbird (Traveling Music II), The Last Of The White Birds (March Funebre), Cinema Theme, First Flight Of The White Birds, The Chimpy Waltz, Dempseys Theme, Fantasia No.1, Robert Y Roberto, Travelling Music, Departed Angels, Simply Because

Learn all about identifying birds with this beautifully illustrated spotter's guide. With 35 British birds to learn about, the RSPB First Book of Birds is perfect for budding birdwatchers and naturalists. Through beautiful full-page illustration accompanied by key information about each creature, this book is designed to encourage young children's interest in the outside world and the wildlife around them. Includes a spotter's chart for children to fill in, key facts about each bird and accurate illustrations to make spotting birds easy. Part of a series of collectible spotter's guides published in partnership with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. Other topics include: flowers, birds, mammals and minibeasts.

Flat on his front, binoculars to his eyes, alone at dusk, Dick makes a remarkable discovery: two rare birds, never before seen in the British Isles. Captain Flint and his crew decide to consult an expert to confirm the discovery. But when the man they ask turns out to have his collector’s eye on the birds’ eggs, not to mention skins, an enjoyable voyage around the Outer Hebrides becomes a desperate race to save the birds, and themselves…

The Banksy of The Bird World shares simple wisdom to help the birds we love to thrive. Bestselling author and illustrator, Matt Sewell, is back with his most inspirational book yet. Save Our Birds is a celebration of our endangered birds and call to arms for bird-lovers of all ages to help protect them. Matt has created new, beautiful watercolour artworks of Britain's most loved birds, and their habitats, all of which are sadly on the Red List - the respected, international guide to endangered species. Sewell provides a wealth of practical advice on how we can protect them from extinction. Explore cities, coastlands, woodlands and farms, leaving no habitat unexplored around the British Isles. From bird-friendly window boxes to community projects, discover the steps you can take, actions both big and small, to save our birds.

A beautiful picture book about garden birds that will appeal to families with young children. Rachel Lockwood's wonderful illustrations will delight children aged from two to seven, and will help them to discover and identify the most common birds in their everyday surroundings. Each bird is introduced on a right-hand page in an illustration where it is partly obscured or turned away from the viewer. The text gives some clues and invites readers to guess the bird's identity. The reader then turns the page to find out more. With twenty common garden birds to learn about, My First Book of Garden Birds is perfect for budding wildlife explorers. Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe.

One day, Elmer notices that there are no birds around. How strange! Soon he finds them hiding from the nasty bully bird in a nearby cave. The bully bird is mean and likes to frighten the little birds. Led by Elmer, the animals work together to frighten off the bully - and succeed!

Flowers and birds are integral elements in the original culture of Peterhof. They thrived, and survive to this day, in the palace interiors and the paintings, sculpture, furniture, porcelain and glass ornaments, and bronze statuary that fill the rooms. The palaces at Peterhof demonstrate how representations of birds and flowers have evolved in Oriental, European and Russian art.

From the albatross to the zebra finch, Mrs. Peanuckle pulls out her binoculars and introduces toddlers to 26 species of birds from all around the world. Described by a single interesting fact or defining characteristic, each bird proves to be as unique and surprising as the one before. Ever wonder why flamingoes are pink? It's all those shrimp they eat. Are there birds that can fly backward? Yes, but hummingbirds are the only ones! With colorful, dynamic art, and attention-grabbing text, Mrs. Peanuckle's birds fly off the page, and in some cases, into the parks and backyards of the children and adults reading this book.

From parrots and penguins to eagles and emus, this beautifully illustrated book is packed with amazing birds from around the world. The book is organised into themed pages, including gardens and meadows, savanna birds, the seashore and all kinds of penguins. Great for developing vocabulary and language skills.

A charming and quirky illustrated exploration of birds and the reasons we love them. From the Common Swift, which can stay in the air continuously without landing for up to ten months at a time, even sleeping on the wing, to the tiny Goldcrest, Europe's smallest bird, which can lay one-and-one-half times its body weight in eggs every season, birds are incredible creatures. With fascinating facts, humorous anecdotes and charming illustrations, artist Misha Blaise pays loving homage to the amazing birds that populate our skies in a delightful gift book sure to enchant birders, art-lovers, children and adults alike.