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Birds of the World: A quiz & matching game for bird lovers
52 illustrated quiz & trivia cards for all the family
Brief Description
Do you know your Kite from your Kestrel? What is the only known poisonous bird in the world? Which bird has the longest migration? Put your knowledge to the test with 52 trivia cards, each one illustrated with exquisite avian art to double as a game...
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Description
Do you know your Kite from your Kestrel? What is the only known poisonous bird in the world? Which bird has the longest migration?
Put your knowledge to the test with 52 trivia cards, each one illustrated with exquisite avian art to double as a game of Snap, Memory, Quartets, or Swap.
Presented in a foiled gift box and with a booklet that contains the rules of play to four traditional card games, this is the perfect gift for bird lovers.
Card games also available in the series: Flowers of the World.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780753735695
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Cards
Date Published: 28 August 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pyramid
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 90.0mm
Height: 130.0mm
Weight: 185g
About the Author
Chester Cowell has been fascinated by trivia since being gifted a book of remarkable facts at a young age. As an adult, he has devoted himself to uncovering all manner of obscure trivia, and puts his ever-expanding collection of fun facts to good use in his local community where he hosts a popular weekly quiz night. He lives just outside Cheltenham with his husband, Ken, and their elderly cockatoo, Felix.
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