birds

Children hear bird calls native to their areas as they go through their daily activities.

When Collin Jenkins falls asleep under a tree, a bird builds its nest on top of his head.

While flying to her nesting ground, the flamingo Fiona, a mother-to-be, is blown off course and crash-lands on Rappin' Cap'n Otter's banana boat.

When they see the moon in the water, Little Bird, Alfonse, and the other geese dive to the bottom of the pond in an attempt to retrieve it.

An illustrated field guide to thirty backyard birds common throughout North America, from blue jays and juncos to sparrows and chickadees. Also discusses bird feeders, bird migration, nesting, and keeping a bird journal.

Explains the nesting, feeding, and breeding habits of bluebirds and instructs how to protect this endangered species.

An illustrated guide to one hundred familiar birds and over 300 plants that will attract them. Includes information on nestboxes and platforms, feeders, dust baths, and water sources that make gardens more appealing to birds.

An introduction to bird flight which includes a discussion of bird anatomy, feathers, and air currents and a comparison with airplane flight.

Describes the life and work of young environmentalist James Quadrino, a boy who decided to build nesting boxes to shelter birds after a fire destroyed a nature preserve in Staten Island, New York.

Easy text and illustrations introduce a variety of urban birds. Includes a list of birds mentioned in the text.