"A lion finds a wounded bird in his garden and decides to care for it through the winter. When spring arrives, the bird's flock returns. The bird goes off with its flock. Lion is sad. But autumn brings a wonderful surprise"--Provided by publisher.
Charlie, twelve, who has autism and obsessive compulsive disorder, must endure a cross-country trip with his siblings and a strange babysitter to visit their father, who will undergo brain surgery.
Describes the different designs and construction techniques used by various birds to build nests that best suit their needs. Also provides information about particular species mentioned.
Did you know that there are some birds that feast on the blood of other animals? Learn all about these bloodsucking birds, including where they live, and how they started drinking blood in the first place!.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce different kinds of birds' nests, from the scrapes falcons build on high, craggy ledges to the underground nests burrowing owls dig. Includes brief facts about each kind of bird.