ostriches

"Photography accompanies . . . information about the fighting advantages of ostriches and cheetahs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of ostriches, the tall, fast-running African birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why ostriches keep their wings close to the body"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to ostriches, looking at their physical characteristics, behavior, and more.

When the Easter Bunny needs to get more eggs for an Easter Egg Hunt, an ostrich donning a pair of bunny ears takes his place and hops into the yard to save the day, wondering if anyone will notice the last-minute switcheroo.

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

"The world's biggest bird, the ostrich, is showcased in this leveled reader about its habitat, body parts, and behavior. Includes a search-and-find feature to reinforce key vocabulary"--Provided by publisher.

"This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of ostriches"--OCLC.

Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles dreams of life outside the small town of Burr Oak, Michigan, but when she stumbles on the opportunity to learn ostrich-riding with the infamous Madame Marantette her obligations to her family on the farm threaten to derail her dreams of a bigger life. Includes photographs and information on Madame Marantette.

Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles dreams of life outside the small town of Burr Oak Michigan, but when she stumbles on the opportunity to learn ostrich-riding with the infamous Madame Marantette her obligations to her family on the farm threaten to derail her dreams of a bigger life. Includes photographs and information on Madame Marantette.

"Growing up to 9 feet (2.7 m) tall and weighing up to 350 pounds (158.8 kg), ostriches are the biggest and heaviest birds in the world. Although they can't fly, they can run at staggering speeds up to 43 miles (69.2 km) per hour. They can cover up to 16 feet (4.9 m) in a single bound! Their long, strong legs and two-toed, sharp-clawed feet make them formidable adversaries. In this . . . book, readers will learn about the ecological importance of the ostrich, as well as its habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and more"--Provided by publisher.