birds

Introduces young readers to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history and folklore of some of the animals they might see in cities and towns across the country. Includes colorful photos and fun facts.

Showcases over 300 photographs of birds that live on all seven continents and in every habitat, from tropical jungles to frozen tundras, from common house sparrows to endangers species like the Blue-billed Curassow. Explores the place of birds in the global ecosystem and makes a plea for readers to become more aware of the threat of extinction facing many bird species. Includes an explanation of how each photograph was produced, along with an index of each bird.

Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to a variety of birds, from the ten-foot ostrich to the two-inch hummingbird.

An introduction to the science that explains how birds fly.

Text and illustrations describe various types of birds. Includes length and where to find them.

Bill the crocodile and his toothbrush, Pete the plover, set out to save Bill's cousin, who has been captured along with other endangered animals and taken from Egypt to Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother's Exotic Animal Farm near New Orleans, Louisiana.

Discusses the characteristics and offers care tips for the pet bird.

When Sylvie the pink flamingo learns her color comes from the little pink shrimp she eats, she decides to expand her choices, trying everything under the sun and, unfortunately, overdoing it.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of snowy owls, hunting birds of the Arctic coast, as well as their numbers in the future.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of these coastal marine birds, as well as threats to their survival.