birds

Provides a simple introduction to birds and bird species around the world, and then profiles specific birds and their homes, behavior, eggs, chicks, foods, and size. Includes over 200 color photographs from National Geographic, a color world map, fact boxes, interactive questions, parent tips, and activities.

"Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! 'Hello birdie,' waves one. 'Shh! We have a plan,' hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and go! But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea"--Provided by publisher.

For as long as Saanvi can remember, she has been friends with her elderly neighbor Helen. They play cards and garden together and, especially, care for the wild birds that visit Helen's yard. When Helen dies suddenly, a "For Sale" sign goes up, and movers arrive, emptying the house of its furniture and stripping the yard of its birdfeeders. The sparrows and hummingbirds disappear.

Provides simple descriptions and colorful illustrations of fourteen beautiful birds from around the world.

The lazy Cuckoo bird does no work and only sings all day, but when a fire threatens the birds' supply of seeds in the forest, the Cuckoo is the first to step up and save the day.

Explore the past, present, and future of California's redwood forest.

Explores how to keep a bird as a pet.

Explains the process and materials that birds use to build nests.

"Gives young readers an up-close and personal look at how birds do things that are remarkably similar to the way humans do"--Provided by publisher.

A cumulative verse describing how a sunflower in a garden blossoms and, with the help of the birds, spreads its seeds to create an entire patch of sunflowers.