birds

"Ostriches can't fly, but they can run over 30 miles per hour. What other marvelous facts does the avian world hold? Readers of this playful book will find out. They'll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, senses, and many other essential life science topics. Vivid photographs of these beautiful winged creatures will captivate readers, while cool fact boxes and questions create an interactive reading experience. A fun quiz at the end of the book lets readers put their memories to the test. This accessible book will be a popular book in any library or classroom.".

"Many years ago, before the world bloomed in magnificent colors, the Earth lay stark and gray. The animals that graced its skies and roamed its lands were the colors of dirt, clay, and stone ... until Rainbow descended to bestow her colors on the creatures of the world. Each bird asked for a bright and beautiful color: green for Parrot, red for Cardinal, and yellow for Canary. But will there be any colors left for little Gouldian Finch? He soon learns the power of patience and the beauty of all creatures. Based on a Belgian folktale. . ."--Provided by publisher.

"When a lonely fisherman finds an injured bird on his boat, he nurtures it back to health, and--since the bird can no longer migrate with its family--charts a course heading south for the winter. Together, the two form a special friendship and enjoy life at sea until both the healing process and the journey come to an end"--.

A young explorer's guide to birds, providing information about how they fly, their mating habits, parenting behavior, nests, and other topics; looking at birds from different environments; and including tips on bird-related projects and observations.

A guide to identifying more than 150 bird species, covering where they live, what they eat, what sounds they make, their scientific names, and sizes.

An introduction to birds that explores the different types of birds that live in a variety of environments.

"It's a snow day for Libby and Becca! That means making snow angels, sledding, and looking for animal tracks, which leads them to some hungry birds. Libby and Becca decide to help the birds. They build them a tree house to keep them warm and provide snacks so they won't be hungry."--Provided by 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.

Introduces a wide variety of birds, their feathers, and Plume, the cat that is stalking them.

As the Thornberrys explore an island in Indonesia, a Noisy Friarbird who likes to sound false alarms warns them of so many imaginary dangers that they do not believe him when he announces a real threat.