Great Migrations: Epic Animal Journeys
K. M. Kostyal
€ 38.13
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Great Migrations: Epic Animal Journeys
hardcover. At a riverbank in Africa's Serengeti, thousands of migrating wildebeest try desperately to cross as terrifying crocs feast on the galloping herds. This title documents migration as a race against time, in which freezing temperatures or scorching heat usher in a crisis. It also explains that migrations need generals, admirals and pioneers. Num Pages: 304 pages, 250 Colour Photographs. BIC Classification: WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 287 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1620.
At a riverbank in Africa’s Serengeti, thousands of migrating wildebeest try desperately to cross as terrifying crocs feast on the galloping herds–which must attempt the river for a chance at survival. In the Falkland Islands, the albatross–king of migrations–journeys thousands of miles to nest despite the deadly cara cara, a predatory raptor. “The Need for Speed” documents migration as a race against time, in which freezing temperatures or scorching heat usher in a crisis. Incredible photographs document activity along the Mississippi Flyway, which teems with long-distance travelers: red-winged blackbirds, white pelicans, tundra swans, and the birds of prey that patrol ... Read more
At a riverbank in Africa’s Serengeti, thousands of migrating wildebeest try desperately to cross as terrifying crocs feast on the galloping herds–which must attempt the river for a chance at survival. In the Falkland Islands, the albatross–king of migrations–journeys thousands of miles to nest despite the deadly cara cara, a predatory raptor. “The Need for Speed” documents migration as a race against time, in which freezing temperatures or scorching heat usher in a crisis. Incredible photographs document activity along the Mississippi Flyway, which teems with long-distance travelers: red-winged blackbirds, white pelicans, tundra swans, and the birds of prey that patrol ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
National Geographic
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781426206443
SKU
V9781426206443
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About K. M. Kostyal
A former senior editor for National Geographic magazine and National Geographic Books, Karen Kostyal has written and edited books and articles on a range of natural history subjects.
Reviews for Great Migrations: Epic Animal Journeys