birds

Introduces the migration and mating habits of the robin emphasizing the instincts that enable him to return each year to the same northern nest.

Describes how and why animals shed their feathers, hair, shells, horns etc., with emphasis on the molting of birds.

On a visit to a wildlife refuge, Chris and Nikki see some bald eagles, both adults and babies, and learn about efforts to protect them.

Describes the lives of birds that live on the sea, such as puffins, pelicans, and terns, covering the bodies of large seabirds and diving ones, as well as their food, communication, life cycle, and relationship with humans.

Easy-to-understand text explains the mechanics of bird flight.

Simple text and illustrations describe the physical characteristics and habits of the Baltimore oriole.

A mother soothes her youngster to sleep with the images of a flock of birds in flight across mountains, over lakes, and by wind-swept cities.

On Christmas day, as the guns fall silent, a young soldier ventures out of the trenches of Flanders Fields during World War I, protected only by a white scarf tied to his bayonet, to rescue a robin which has become trapped on the barbed wire fence that separates the enemy forces.

Looks at many different kinds of birds, their behavior, habitats, and physical features.

Presents a practical A to Z guide to unusual bird species around the world, with advice on identification, bird care, and major bird groups.