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Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the skies with this captivating illustrated guide to avian migration, penned by one of the world's most esteemed young environmental advocates. Whether you're gazing out of your urban flat or strolling through the countryside, chances are you'll spot a feathered friend within moments. But did you know that many of these seemingly ordinary creatures undertake extraordinary annual odysseys?
Flight unveils the remarkable tales of seven such winged wanderers and their astonishing global expeditions. You'll become acquainted with the arctic tern, whose lifetime travels equate to three round trips between Earth and the Moon. You'll also meet the unassuming swallow, whose yearly pilgrimage takes it across Europe, over the scorching Sahara, and down to the southernmost tip of Africa. As you traverse the globe with these avian adventurers, you'll uncover fascinating historical anecdotes and folklore that illuminate the unique bond between humans and birds.
Adorned with Lynn Scurfield's exquisite full-colour illustrations on every page, this tome is the perfect treasure for nature enthusiasts of all stripes. Prepare to spread your wings and soar into the secret pathways of the skies, experiencing the world from a truly bird's-eye perspective.
Book ISBN: | 9780241597927 |
Book Author: | Mya-Rose Craig |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Puffin |
Book Illustrator: | Scurfield, Lynn |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
Book Dimensions: | 240 x 292 x 13 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-06-15 |
Book Pagination: | 64 pages |
Book Weight: | 568g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’