birds

"Ostriches are the biggest birds on Earth. Not only that, they can run distances at about the same speed as a car on a city street. These adaptations are extraordinary, but other birds have even more bizarre adaptations... The main content addresses curriculum topics such as animal body systems, life cycles, and more with an emphasis on the most fun information out there about birds and their odd adaptations."--Publisher.

"From morning's yellow sun to evening's blue moon, Black Bird discovers the colors of the day"--Back cover.

Birds are graceful, magnificent creatures that have fascinated humans since the dawn of time. There is so much to learn about these incredible winged creatures, and this book is the perfect place to start. This informative volume introduces readers to the wonderful world of birds. They'll encounter key science concepts, including life cycles, habitats, and food. Stunning full-color photographs and a vibrant design will captivate readers and encourage an interest in science. Simple descriptions help readers easily identify different types of birds. Readers will be flocking to this awesome book about birds.

"A plucky robin sets out on an epic journey guided only by his longing to return home in time for Christmas.

As a boy and his mother participate in the annual bird count, he misses his grandfather, who went south for the winter, and watches especially for Gramps' favorite bird.

From pingos and permafrost to animal adaptations and explorers, full-color spreads highlight the key features of this icy ecosystem.

From the coral reefs and lagoons to salt marshes and estuaries, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the world s largest ecosystems.

From the Nile River in Africa to the Great Lakes of North America, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the world s freshwaters.

Hospitalized for her OCD, Addie Foster and her new schizophrenic friend, seventeen-year-old Fitzgerald Whitman IV, escape the psychiatric ward and undertake a journey to find the elusive--and endangered--bird, the Kirtland's warbler.