
Bird Anatomy
The Curious Lives of the World's Feathered Creatures
$32.59
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
13 October 2026
Summary
With her signature whimsical style, illustrator Julia Rothman delves into the incredible world of birds, exploring everything from feathers to feeding, mating rituals to molting, and introducing readers to birds across the globe.
This irresistible illustrated guide will take you around the world to meet the fascinating feathered creatures that populate our planet. From albatrosses that drink sea water and spend months without setting foot on the ground to hummingbirds so small they we…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635869781 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1635869781 |
| Author: | Julia Rothman, Michael Hearst |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Storey Publishing LLC |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 13 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 503g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 165mm x 20mm |
| Series: | Anatomy |
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Critics Review
“Packed with bright, beautiful illustrations, Bird Anatomy is a charming overview of the avian world.”–Rosemary Mosco, author of A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching“Rothman explores the world of birds with lovely, curious wonder. The fun and unusual details throughout this book – who knew that a Burrowing Owl surrounds its nest with coyote scat to attract tasty dung beetles? – are presented with charming illustrations and fascinating snippets. Each page brings a smile. This book is perfect for anyone with a cozy interest in learning about the world’s feathered creatures.”–Noah Stryker, author of Birding Without Borders and The Thing with Feathers“A treasure trove for bird buffs and beginners, Bird Anatomy explores the wonders of our favorite feathered friends. Julia Rothman’s energetic illustrations capture the personality and unique features hundreds of different species, highlighting the extraordinary world of birds. It is both informative and beautiful, full of intriguing facts and charming paintings in an easy-to-read format. When I am asked why I love birds, I will only need to show this magnificent book.” –Jessica Roux, New York Times bestselling illustrator, and author of Ornithography
About The Author
Julia Rothman
Julia Rothman is a highly acclaimed contemporary illustrator and author of many best-selling books, including:
- Nature Anatomy
- Farm Anatomy
- Ocean Anatomy
- Food Anatomy
- Nature Anatomy Notebook
- Wildlife Anatomy
- Insect Anatomy
Her illustrated column, Scratch, ran for five years in the Sunday New York Times. Clients for her illustrations and pattern designs include Target, the Washington Post, and MTA Arts & Design, among others. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
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