{"product_id":"9780500653944","title":"The Secret World of Bird Nests","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Menzies, Lucy \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWildlife (Children's \/ Teenage)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 17 September 2026 by Thames \u0026amp; Hudson Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Secret World' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 48 pages, Illustrated in colour throughout; 48 Illustrations, colour\u003cbr\u003e251 x 302 x 14 | 618g\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\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":"Menzies, Lucy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020323504465,"sku":"9780500653944","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/0909\/8833\/files\/9780500653944.jpg?v=1789918423","url":"https:\/\/shop.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk\/products\/9780500653944","provider":"The Alligator's Mouth Children's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}