Some birds look bizarre. Some behave that way. In almost all cases, their appearance has an important function -- in evolution or every day. This colourful book exposes more than 50 strange birds, preening, stretching, and showing their strange bodily adaptations. Weird Birds features: . Beautiful photographs that show the birds in sharp, clear detail . Informative captions that provide fascinating details about the lives of these intriguing creatures. Available in flexicover and paperback, the book will appeal to young high school students exploring topic ideas, younger students interested in wildlife and advanced readers who enjoy picture books. AGES: 10+ AUTHOR: Chris Earley is the interpretive biologist at the University of Guelph Arboretum. His kids' books that encourage youngsters to "find and identify your own" have been very popular. They include Caterpillars and Dragonflies. Colour photographs