birds

Washed up on the beach during a storm, the sea-thing child clings fearfully to the shore until he discovers his true destiny.

Introduces the eating habits, breeding, nesting, and survival techniques of birds that live on, in, or near salt water.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of some kinds of flightless birds, including ostriches, emus, rheas, cassowaries, kiwis, and penguins.

Explains how various birds live, including the familiar pigeon, starling, and gull as well as the exotic parrot and trumpeter swan, and assesses their chances for survival.

Describes the characteristics of dinosaurs and some of the animals, specifically birds and crocodiles, physically related to dinosaurs that are still living today.

A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.

Text and illustrations describe birds.

Introduces birds that do strange things, including the eating habits, bills, and homes of such species as the jacana, flamingo, dipper, and hoatzin.

Marvin wants to make a great Christmas present for his parents that will last forever.