A filth of starlings

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A filth of starlings A compilation of bird and aquatic animal group names

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A parliament of owls Calling and answering each other across the forest floor, the wise owls debate the issues of the night. Preferring to hunt from dusk till dawn, they often take on prey far heavier than themselves. Able to use their astute hearing and all-round vision, they are always watching their backs.



A kit of pigeons As soldiers packed their kit bags and went to war, so did the pigeons. In World War One, dogs and pigeons were used as messengers. In the Second World War, they were used extensively for sending messages and carrying equipment and, in many cases, helping to save thousands of lives.


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A pod of dolphins This much-loved charismatic creature with its curvy smile is a social networker, creating its own music of clicks and whistles through the waves. Sociable to the core, when one is sick or injured, its cries of distress summon the others, who will help it to the surface to breathe.



A huddle of penguins Most penguins like to keep their distance, but if you are an Emperor penguin enduring the coldest winters, you choose to huddle together to keep warm. Keeping cosy also means keeping their feet warm, so they rock backwards on their heels, supporting themselves with their tail feathers, which have no blood flow and so lose no heat.


A murder of crows It has a murderous look in the eye and caws into the mist‌ Fearless yet wary – commonly found in graveyards and old ruins, this is one of the cleverest and most adaptable of birds. Often seen trespassing, it quickly gains confidence and seizes what it can.



A school of whales Travelling in schools of hundreds, classrooms of thirty or playground pairs, some whales like to share their mealtime together before rushing out to play – noisily chatting, pec-slapping and even fighting. This gregarious, intelligent and sensitive animal is found in oceans around the world, but is sadly fighting for its survival.





A school of whales, a flock of geese, a pod of dolphins: these are some of the animal group names we have grown up with. But have you heard of a congregation of crocodiles, a bouquet of pheasants or a parliament of owls? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-known and sometimes more fanciful ones‌

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Specifications Title: ISBN 10: ISBN 13: Author/illustrator: Dimensions: Age: Binding: Illustrations: Publication date:

A filth of starlings 0956255817 978-0-9562558-1-5 PatrickGeorge 48pp, A4 (210mm x 297mm) Children and adults Paperback Yes, 20 vector art 22 May 2009

Synopsis A compilation of animal group names with a modern, contemporary and fresh design approach. A school of whales, a flock of geese, a pod of dolphins: these are some of the animal group names we have grown up with. But have you heard of a congregation of crocodiles, a bouquet of pheasants or a parliament of owls? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-known and sometimes more fanciful ones…

RRP: £9.99 VAT: zero-rated

Key sales points • Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award 2010 • Stunning and witty illustrations to challenge an enquiring mind • A book to enrich a child’s imagination and vocabulary • The perfect gift book and fun reference/learning tool • For a wide-reaching audience, providing quality design which is accessible to all • Positive sales history to the gift sector, education sector and bookstores

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