birds

Examines in depth the habits and behaviors of over 500 species of birds, from polar regions to equatorial rain forests. Includes a section of classification of birds.

Briefly traces the development of birds and describes some of the many species living today.

When Oliver reluctantly takes on a pet-sitting job with a menagerie of birds during Christmas vacation in which he had planned to compete in a snow sculpture contest, a naughty parrot escapes to further complicate his life.

An introduction to the birds of the world and their characteristics and behavior. Includes birds of the tropics, sea and shore, river, marsh, woods, fields, and town.

A drawing of a bird tries without success to learn to fly, until the artist completes his original design and makes flight possible for it.

Mrs. Bird is unhappy with their home. She and Mr. Bird set forth to find a new nest but learn that home hunting is not very easy.

Describes the ways robins, redwing blackbirds, rheas, Mexican jays, and cowbirds care for their newly-hatched young.

Brief text and pictures introduce more than twenty-five common birds.