{"product_id":"the-secret-world-of-bird-nests","title":"The Secret World of Bird Nests","description":"A glorious insight into the remarkable building abilities of birds.     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.     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.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499174568309,"sku":"9780500653944","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780500653944.jpg?v=1786694490","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-secret-world-of-bird-nests","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}