birds

Describes the life cycle of chickens and provides some information about other birds and their eggs.

A little boy runs away from his haircut, and when an industrious bird drops a seed into his unruly hair, the boy cultivates the seed and watches it grow into something wonderful.

A small bird works on building a nest in a cherry tree, then settles down to care for her young.

When a new bird moves in nearby, Herbie the duck worries that his friend Lottie the chicken doesn't care about him anymore.

"When a flock of angry birds threaten Zeus and his fellow Olympians, they need the help of a new friend ... After a horrible drought, Zeus and his fellow Olympians are determined to help restore the land as they try to figure out their current mission, to find a special shield called an aegis. Thanks to some grateful villagers, who benefit from the rain and crops that the young Olympians magically create, they find the armor they need. But they are suddenly swarmed by birds--thousands of killer, scary birds. And when a mysterious boy appears in the chaos, it looks like he might be more connected to the Olympians than they think ... "--Provided by publisher.

Rude little Cecily Beasley suffers the consequences of making one too many faces when a bird builds its nest on her tongue and she must wait with her tongue stuck out for the babies to hatch.

"Simple text and colorful images illustrate types of birds, including common characteristics, diet, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Explores 515 of the most threatened birds on Earth by continent, including information on their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and the threats each species faces. Features full color photographs, including a number that are the first published images of certain species, and illustrations for seventy-five species of which no known photos exist.

Presents a collection of tales, poetry, and folktales where a bird is the central character.