Did You Know? Kea

Another title in the increasingly popular Did You Know? Kea series from Young Reed, this attractive and fun book is packed with fascinating facts about the ever-popular subject of Kea. A unique symbol of New Zealand, Kea are clever and charismatic mountain parrots.

Did You Know? Kea are very inquisitive; they are fascinated by humans and have a habit of stealing windscreen wipers from cars. They live high in the Southern Alps, up to two thousand metres above sea-level. These amazing birds have been known to use tools, such as sticks, to help them get their food.

Each spread covers a different aspect of Kea life, from Special adaptations and Life in the nest to Closest relatives and Where do they live?

The book contains bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs, which combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that's bound to capture the imagination of any reader.