birds

Explores the life cycle of birds from egg to adult, specifically profiling the penguin. Includes color photographs, bird facts, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

"Explores the relationship between birds and people through over 250 images by wildlife photographer Gerrit Vyn and thought-provoking essays by some of the world's leading naturalists and bird enthusiasts."--Amazon.

In this picture book a string of birds on a telephone wire plays a game of telephone, with the usual mixed up results.

Text and illustrations introduce the world of birds, from eggs to flight, from songs to nests.

In the late 1960s, the author was instrumental in starting the restoration of the bald eagles in the United States. He studied these birds for thirty-seven years. The restoration program was a success-- far exceeding the hopes of many. By writing this book, the author hopes to encourage the protection and conservation of the American bald eagle. The book also includes information on what harmed the bald eagle, nearly causing its extinction.--Publisher.

"An elementary exploration of monster birds, focusing on fossil evidence that helps explain how their wide wings and long feathers helped these beasts adapt to the last Ice Age"--Provided by the publisher.

Mother bird finds a worm for the baby birds and keeps it away from a cat.

"When Wordy Birdy and her friends go on a camping trip, they get an unexpected visit from Mr. Cougarpants. Can Wordy Birdy talk herself out of a becoming dinner?"--.

"Count backward from ten as you search for hidden birds (and insects and animals) in this seek-and-find picture book"--Provided by publisher.

A species guide to birds, with over seven hundred species, and includes color photographs and a glossary.