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The birds /

Peterson, Roger Tory. 1908-

The birds / by Roger Tory Peterson and the Editors of Time-Life Books - 2nd ed. - Alexandria, Virginia : Time-Life Books Inc. c.1978. - 192 pages : illustration, (some colored) ; 28cm - Life Nature Library series. .

Includes bibliographical index.

Traces the evolution of birds from prehistory to the present. Lists the twenty-seven orders and describes their characteristics, habits, and adaptation to man.


Birds.
Birds--Evolution--Juvenile literature
Birds--Habits and behavior--Juvenile literature


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