"The lightest birds in the sky, hummingbirds are capable of astonishing feats. They are also incredibly vulnerable when they first emerge from their eggs. Brenda Sherburn LaBelle rescues abandoned hummingbirds and nurses them until they can fly away and live in the wild"--OCLC.
Simple text and color photographs explore some of the unique abilities and features of hummingbirds, such as the fact that hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards and hover. Includes an activity, a glossary, and an index.
As autumn nears, flowers fade and insects become quiet, and Tiny Bird leaves his northern home for the long and perilous journey to lush southern forests. Includes facts about hummingbirds.
"Every spring, birds small enough to fit in the palm of your hand fly two thousand miles north to lay their eggs. This is the story of one tiny hummingbird's amazing journey"--Back cover.
"Not many readers know that hummingbirds double their weight as part of their preparation for yearly migration. That's just one of many incredible facts about their epic travels. Hummingbirds' fascinating journey between Mexico and the southern coastal United States can be thousands of miles long, and yet they weigh about the same as a penny. Through age-appropriate language accompanied by colorful graphics and full-color photographs, young audiences get an inside scoop into this massive migration. A map is also included to show the scope of the hummingbirds' mind-boggling trip"--Provided by the publisher.
"Early readers will learn about the unique biological adaptations of hummingbirds through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index."--.
