flight

"Against his Mama's warnings that he's 'not yet ready to fly,' Benjamin takes a leap of faith and suddenly finds himself free-falling. Spread your wings and embark with Benjamin Birdie on a . . . journey of discovery, determination and teamwork as he strives to get back to his nest"--Provided by publisher.

"Benjamin Birdie, with his mother's support and encouragement from all his tree-dwelling friends, finds the courage and confidence to soar. Soon, after witnessing Benjamin's success, his tree-dwelling friends are inspired to follow their own dreams and try things they thought they could never do"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the different ways birds and insects use their wings.

"In this title, early fluent readers meet flying prehistoric reptiles as they go about their days. Read along as we meet nine different creatures and learn about their hunting and survival techniques, wingspans, and habitats"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce the top ten fastest birds.

"Can you imagine swooping through the air like Hatzegopteryx, a giant of the ancient skies? Hatzegopteryx (hatz-eh-GOP-ter-iks) was one of the largest pterosaurs that ever lived; about the size of a small airplane. . . . gives children a glimpse into the life of the . . . Hatzegopteryx, from tiny chick to . . . winged predator, and how it made its living. Unlike many pterosaurs, this one was a terrestrial carnivore, spending its time hunting prey on land. Just like today's animals, prehistoric creatures had adaptations and behaviors that helped them survive in their habitat"--Provided by publisher.

"Some of the . . . inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In [this book], readers will discover how the invention of bullet trains were modeled after the face of kingfisher birds"--Provided by publisher.

Beginning readers will learn how hawks fly to find food, and the physical features that help them soar.

Beginning readers will learn how condors fly to find food, and the physical features that help them soar.

Simple text and illustrations introduce learning young readers to the science of aerodynamics, as a toddler in flight goggles explores the physics of how a bird flies.