hummingbirds

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.

When a sick boy dies, his friends and classmates remember him by building a schoolyard pond in his memory.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of hummingbirds.

Describes the traits of hummingbirds, covering their physical characteristics, habitats, flight, and food.

"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.

"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.

"Early readers will learn about the unique biological adaptations of hummingbirds through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index."--.

Help Jake and the crew foil Hook in the egg-cellent adventure!.

Help Jake and the crew foil Hook in this egg-cellent adventure!.

Simple text and full-color photographs introduce hummingbirds.