The Boy Who Loved Birds: Salim Ali
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Before Salim Ali was a world-famous ornithologist, he was a boy curious about the mysteries around him. Especially the mysteries of birds.
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Before Salim Ali was a world-famous ornithologist, he was a boy curious about the mysteries around him. Especially the mysteries of birds.
Book Details
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ISBN9780143457732
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Pages48
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Avg Reading Time2 hrs
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Age11-18 yrs
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Country of OriginIndia
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