birds

A tiny cricket bounces across the scorching desert sand, making leap after leap. Hot on its trail is a bird—not flying but running. It is a roadrunner. The small bird is quick and soon gobbles up the insect. Then it zooms off again, hunting for more prey. Welcome to life in the desert! Young readers will learn all about the desert environment where the roadrunner lives, as well as its physical characteristics, what it eats, and how it survives in its hot, dry home. Colorful photos and diagrams, clear text, age-appropriate activities, and critical-thinking questions will keep young readers turning the pages as they take a closer look at this intriguing desert dweller.

A color-photo filled introduction to types of birds, their habitats, and their diets.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of different kinds of birds, discusses the traits they share with reptiles, and includes a visit to the aviary at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and a demonstration on bird digestive systems.

Little Hilda begins her new life in the city of Trolberg, and finds adventure in the upcoming Bird Parade.

'Bird' introduces readers to both wild birds and birds that can be kept as pets. It also explains how to care for a pet bird.

Who's that squawking in the backyard? It's an American crow! Find out where American crows live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.

Describes the toucan's habitat, physical traits, diet, life cycle, behavior, and conservation status.

A lonely forest monster and a lost bird become friends.

Introduces passerines, also known as perching birds, a special order of birds characterized particularly by their self-locking feet; includes descriptions of fourteen species and advice for observing them in nature.