birds

"Birds soar, hop, and swoop all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? Explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these birds are dangerous... or not!"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce the top ten fastest birds.

Eagles are sometimes grouped into four different categories. Bald eagles are part of the sea eagle category. Learn more about these birds. Describes the unique traits, habitats, diets, and different species found in a raptor group.

Introduces the defining features of birds.

[from back cover]: John James Audubon would be proud to know a book of life-size birds still exists in the twenty-first century. Ninety-five North American species of our feathered friends are contained herein, offering a detailed look at their size, habitat, distribution, and more. Fun facts pepper the pages, and beautiful photographs of their varied plumage accompanies each avian. More detailed information on nests, eggs, and migrations appear on featured spreads. Get an up-close, personal look at the stunning variety of birds that can be found across the entire continent!.

"Birds can do a lot more than just fly! Did you know some of them can dig, dance, dive, and dabble? This book introduces readers to an assortment of fascinating birds and their surprising behaviors. Readers will learn about flightless birds like the Ad?lie penguin, which toboggans down hills on its belly, or the kakapo, which climbs up trees to escape danger"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to some of the birds that United States presidents have had.

When Will finds a bird with a broken wing, he takes it home and cares for it, hoping in time it will be able to return to the sky.

An illustrated guide to bird species from around the world.

While his mother waits for a life-saving heart transplant, twelve-year-old Graham Dodds sets out to find an endangered snail kite in the Florida Everglades.