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4-6From Egg to Adult series.
This book explores the life cycle of birds, discussing general characteristics, some familiar and some species-peculiar. Although the layout is slightly busy, the photos are clear and the descriptions engaging. Nest building, incubation, hatching, feeding the young, and reproduction are explained. A fact file and reading list are appended. Glos., ind.