{"product_id":"9780500653944","title":"The Secret World of Bird Nests (by Lucy Menzies)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSeries: Secret World\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glorious insight into the remarkable building abilities of birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  It's easy to take birds for granted, but they play a crucial role in our ecosystem by controlling insect populations, pollinating plants and spreading seeds. They are also incredible engineers, with the ability to build complex – and beautiful – nests to provide shelter and protection for their eggs and chicks. Have you ever wondered how they build them?  You're probably most familiar with cup-shaped bird nests made from twigs and grass, but this is just one of many designs that birds use to create a home where they can nurture and protect their young. Depending on their habitat and way of life, a bird's nest can float on water, teeter on the highest rocky outcrop or be burrowed inside the trunk of a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  In this beautifully illustrated book, young readers will discover the remarkable variety of nest-building techniques used by birds from around the world, and marvel at their ingenious use of materials – from soft feathers and cushioning moss, to spiders' silk and sticky spittle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49749877620963,"sku":"9780500653944","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1701\/6275\/files\/9780500653944.jpg?v=1789570321","url":"https:\/\/www.harbourbookshop.info\/products\/9780500653944","provider":"The Harbour Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}