nests

Birds are exceedingly creative in their nest-building artistry. From eagles to woodpeckers, this book illustrates the methods bird species use to construct places to lay their eggs and raise their chicks. Most of these nests are built out of site, so this book provides young bird-watchers a chance to see up close something they may otherwise never lay their eyes on.

Students will enjoy finding out fun facts about the hummingbird, including information about its life cycle, range, habitats, and how fast its wings can beat.

Readers discover how black mambas hunt, where they call home, and how they learn to survive just after hatching.

Full-color photographs allow readers a closer look at an insect better left alone in the wild.

Text and illustrations describe different types of birds nests. Birds are labeled with their American English common names.

Have you ever heard someone described as having (3z(Bhawk eyes?(3y (BThat description is taken from a unique raptor whose extraordinary eyesight makes it one of the best hunters in the bird world. It’s the hawk! This book covers everything about this bird of prey, including its appearance, behavior, and survival techniques. Readers also learn how to use their life science knowledge to identify hawks in the wild.

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.

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.

"In this nonfiction picture book for young readers, we learn just why the mother nesting bird stays quiet and still while sitting on her eggs."--Provided by publisher.

This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about the different nests built by wasps. Includes picture glossary.