birds

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Hats

2003
Over the course of a week, Word Bird tries on hats representing different occupations and assembles the tools he would need for each job.

Dinosaurs alive!

the dinosaur-bird connection
2001
Discusses the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds, examining skeletons, describing several species, and tracing the discoveries of paleontologists.

Birds build nests

2002
Describes some of the various places where birds build nests and lay their eggs.

Animal life

the incredible visual guide
From cool crustaceans to amazing arachnids, all revealed in a fascinating, exciting totally different way. Loads of topics, hundreds of pictures, thousands of words, a galaxy of amazing things to discover and explore.

Rainbow bird

an aboriginal folktale from Northern Australia
1993
The alligator has fire, but will not share it with anyone, making their lives miserable. Bird Woman begs and pleads with him to share, but will not. She knows she must get the fire from the alligator, but how?.

El pajaro Cu =

The Cu bird
1990
When the Cu bird who has been naked since creation is dressed with one feather from each of the other birds, he decides he's too handsome to remain with the others.

Putnam & Pennyroyal

1999
While listening to her uncle as he tells a story about grebes, nine-year-old Cora Lee realizes that he is revealing something about himself through the characters he creates.

The fledglings

1992
Orphaned after the death of her mother, fourteen-year-old Kate runs away to live with her grandfather, a Cherokee Indian who is trying to stop the poaching of predator birds.

The Audubon reader

2006
An anthology of nature writings featuring John James Audubon's descriptions of the American wilderness and its plant and animal life, and contains excerpts from his journals, letters, and published works including profiles of wild birds and his journeys with the Osage Indians.

Bird life

a guide to the behavior and biology of birds
1991
Examines the behavior and habits of birds, including such topics as navigation and migration, songs and calls, and family life. Offers information on conservation and attracting birds.

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