birds

With expressive artwork, this one-of-a-kind picture book about the familiar but ever-surprising crow reveals that these birds, despite not having flashy feathers, beautiful songs or fancy flying skills, are super intelligent, generating newfound respect for these unassuming creatures we come across daily.

Did you know more than 1,250 different kinds of birds live in Central America? The resplendent quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala. Discover more in The National Birds of Central America, part of the EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.

A simple, universal story of a day in the life of Little Bird as she sings the world alive, flies with Cloud, travels with Wind, nestles with Moon and dreams of flying among the stars.

"Kendra's heart is still healing from the passing of her cherished pet. But while visiting Vintage Rose, she is drawn to a beautiful bird at the shop. Could this be a new beloved pet for Kendra, or will she come to regret taking it home?"--Back cover.

A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.

Colorful feathers. Shiny scales. Fish and birds make very different pets! Compare these two eye-catching pets side by side. Which one costs more? Which pet lives longer? Is it easier to clean a bird cage or a fish aquarium? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Then decide which one might make the best pet for you!.

A powerful photographic journey that celebrates the healing power of birds. Melissa Hafting is an ethical, passionate, and respected birder, photographer, and mentor. Her love for birding has helped shape who she is and has helped with her mental health, along with enabling her to cope with the difficult aspects of grief and loss after the death of her mother and father.

When Kenny and Nicky rescue a rook left for dead, Kenny is determined to keep it alive. Nicky doubts the scruffy bird will make it, but then Nicky has plenty else to worry about. This time, it's not his dad or Kenny who needs help--his dad's sorting his life out and Kenny's busy making plans with his new best friend. Now it's Nicky's turn to struggle--with a school bully, his first love, and the fact that everything is about to go very, very wrong.

"An exuberant and vibrant illustrated exploration of birds and our relationships with them. With enthralling facts, humorous anecdotes, and gorgeous artwork, artist Misha Blaise pays loving homage to these amazing beings that populate our skies and share the planet with us. Using her own adoration of birds as a starting point to explore avian minutiae both strange and fascinating, Blaise winds through the interconnectedness between humans and our feathered friends, from the eccentric people who obsess about birds to the compelling ways people have integrated birds into culture throughout history, as well as our similar behaviors, kindred intelligence, and shared habitats. Thoughtful, philosophical, and delighting, Crazy for Birds pairs beautiful artwork with whimsical writing to explore the many wonders of birds"--.

Describes and presents color illustrations and range maps for over one thousand North American bird species, covering their physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and vocalizations.