A Whole World of Birds presents the stunning breadth of bird varieties that fill the Earth. Who is related to whom? Which type fly at night, fly the fastest … or can’t fly at all? Where do the most colourful birds call home, and which live at sea? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages.

A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth – the defining features and evolutionary branches – and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain biodiversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon.

Books in the series:
A Whole World of Mammals/A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/A Whole World of Minibeasts/A Whole World of Birds/A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/A Whole World of Plants and Fungi

Anna Claybourne

Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children’s books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare’s life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.