The World of the Hummingbird by Burton, Robert

Firefly Books, 2001-10-06. hardcover. Good. 9x0x11.

Firefly Books, Limited, 2001. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Firefly Books, 2001. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Firefly Books, 2001. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Firefly Books, Limited, 2001. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Firefly Books, Limited. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

UsedGood. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages.

Hardback. Very Good.

Buffalo, New York: Firefly Books, 2001. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 160 pages with many color photographs and an index. The work includes an introduction to the hummingbird, its flight, relationship with plants and humans, nesting behavior, migration, myth and legend, trade in hummingbird feathers and current threats to its habitat. Interior of book is clean and tight and work is printed on high quality paper. A touch of wear at the base of the spine and at some corners. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality Brodart cover. Dj has wear at the head of the spine and at some corners. A very nice copy; available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box.

Firefly Books, 2001-10-06. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 11x9x0. The hummingbird is a compact wonder of physiology, and has long been a source of fascination for observers of the natural world. This tiny creature is a record breaker on many fronts, from its highly efficient use of food for energy to its staggeringly impressive annual long-distance migrations. The mystery and achievement of the hummingbird has clearly made its mark.A zoologist by training and a bird lover by nature, author Robert Burton marries a rigorous scientific knowledge about these unique birds with an engaging appreciation for and a delight in his subject.In lively and informative text, Burton introduces the hummingbird and deftly explores its natural history, its essential relationship with plant life, the miracle of its flight, its elaborate social life as well as its nesting behavior and renowned migratory habits. Also addressed is the hummingbird's rich relationship with humans, including its place in myth and… Read More