birds

In a small, rainy town in the north of England, Lizzie watches as her father, as well as other family members and friends, begin acting strangely as they all prepare for the Great Human Bird Competition.

Provides instructions for bird watching and other projects involving interaction with nature and the study of the needs and behavior of wild birds.

A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures, making many animal friends before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.

Henry the Heron had so much trouble standing still that he could not catch any food to eat, but one day Henry bumped into the Great Blue Heron, who taught him a valuable lesson.

Four-year-old Betsy, an autistic child, begins to improve after she sees a dove, one of the animals at her preschool, fly into the air. Based on a true story.

Contains five units of study that investigate different aspects of birds, each with a selection of activities and reproducible worksheets, and includes ideas for incorporating birds into art and craft projects.

Knowing that she must soon choose a mate, twenty-year-old Oliza, heir to the Wyvern throne that unites the avian and serpentine peoples, weighs the political ramifications of her choice while also longing to follow her heart.

Nineteen-year-old Nicias, heir to the ancient and powerful falcon realm, learns some lessons about the past that will shape the future of their shared world.

A guide to bird identification, providing a basic overview of bird biology, and featuring individual chapters on each of the eighty families of birds that occur in North America, with information on taxonomy, foraging and breeding biology, and conservation status. Includes a glossary, checklist, and over 795 color illustrations.

Contains descriptions and illustrations of over four hundred species of birds found in eastern and central North America, and includes range maps, a life list, and an index of scientific and common names.