hummingbirds

"A look at hummingbirds, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their ability to hover, behaviors, relationships with humans, and admired status in the world today"--.

A retelling of a tale of bravery against seemingly insurmountable odds and a community working together to overcome adversity, reminding us that no challenge is too great, and that even the smallest of us can make a world of difference. Includes the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds.

Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of hummingbirds.

"Some of the smallest birds on Earth, hummingbirds use a long tongue in a long, thin bill to drink up nectar in flowers. They're known for flying up, down, and even upside down . . . text pairs with full-color photographs to introduce readers to one of the prettiest, most interesting types of bird"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the small yet mighty hummingbird. This book introduces these birds to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including their amazing flying abilities. A folk talk explains how hummingbirds got their colorful feathers"--Provided by publisher.

When twelve-year-old Olive, who suffers from brittle bone disease and has been homeschooled all her life, finally attends school in person she soon discovers fitting in is not that easy, but if she can find the magical wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives nearby, and prove herself worthy, maybe her deepest wish will be granted.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces hummingbirds to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

Early readers will learn about the unique biological adaptations of hummingbirds through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations.