There are over 10,000 species of birds and about 9,000 species of reptiles in the world. Scientists have long debated the relationship between birds and reptiles. Whether or not they are truly related, everyone can agree that there are some physical similarities between the species. Whether you try the experiments and activities in this book for fun or for a science fair project, you'll get an up-close and personal view of these two incredible types of animals.
When Miss Violet from the garden club presents the residents of Pudding Street with a special award for prettiest flowers, no one--except for a clever dog and a busy bird--knows who has been doing all the planting.
Discover the versatility of birds' feathers: they can make "high-pitched sounds like a whistle," "dig holes like a backhoe," and "sprint across the snow like snowshoes.".
Splotch, a small bird, lays a perfect, spotted egg, that rolls through the necks, trunks, and hands of other animals before arriving back home just in time to hatch.
Young readers learn about the lives of seagulls through the tale of old Salty Seagull who gives advice to the young, sassy birds who live with him on Little Island.
