Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 598.899
EAN: 9781886679009
ISBN: 1886679002
Label: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press
Manufacturer: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 22
Publication Date: 1995-04-01
Publisher: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press
Studio: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press

There is a sense of mystery that surrounds hummingbirds: Why are they so small? What makes it possible for them to hover? Why are they so colorful? Do they ever rest? This book gives the often amazing answers. The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds takes the reader into the high-energy world of North America's smallest bird. Hearts that beat 500 to more than 1200 times per minute. Wings that buzz at as much as 52 beats per second. And respiration that can clock in at up to 600 breaths per minute. But their energetic lifestyle is only one facet of the secret lives of hummingbirds. Illustrated with twenty-nine full-color photographs, The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds is a treat for birders, naturalists, or anyone else who can't resist the allure of these eye-catching, pugnacious miniature birds. The book also includes a close-up look at the Desert Museum's famous hummingbird aviary as well as tips on how to enjoy and attract wild hummingbirds. It's no wonder that The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds is our most popular publication!

Customer Rating:
Summary: BEAUTIFUL BOOK
Comment: This book is filled with beautiful colored photos and lots of very interesting information about hummingbirds.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Hummer Reference
Comment: Another reviewer was right! Small book, LOTS of information that you can USE if you're into attracting hummers...HIGHLY recommend the book.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Fast Service
Comment: Order came in pretty quick and in great condition-I would order from this person again.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Everything You wanted to Know About Hummingbirds But Were Afraid to Ask !!
Comment: This is a wonderful Book!! The pictures are fantastic!! Makes a great table book but unlike most table books it's full of everything you need or want to know not just pretty pictures. I "Raise" Hummers in the wild and it has provided me with a wealth of information regarding these truly magnificent creatures. I'm constantly referring to it! I wish it wasn't such a beautiful book! That way I wouldn't worry so much about dog earing it up!!hehe!!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: AMAZING AND TRULY INFORMATIVE BOOK.
Comment: You really cannot go wrong with this one if you have any interest in these wonderful little creatures what-so-ever. I have been watching, photographing, feeding and studying these little birds for years now. It is rather amazing that the author could pack so much information into one small volume and give us some wonderful photographs to boot. We here in Missouri have only the Ruby Throated, but, and I am lucky, I know, we are able to travel to other parts of the country and view other species. No matter how much you know of these birds, you are sure to pick up some new information in this work. As another reviewer pointed out, the photographs are well worth the price of the book. Recommend this one highly.

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