ostriches

"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.

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.

"A look at ostriches, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their long and powerful legs, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their herd hierarchy in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs look at ostriches.

Introduces readers to ostriches, discussing their speed, strong legs, sharp claws, and more.

Meet Eno, an ordinary ostrich living in the Serengeti, a corner of the African savanna. But there's something you should know: Even ordinary ostriches are extraordinary. And that includes Eno. I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that ostriches are just overgrown chickens with ridiculous necks, skinny legs, and bad attitudes. And you're right! Believe it or not, that neck helps ostriches run at supersonic speeds. Those skinny legs can kill a lion dead. And these are only a few weapons in Eno's arsenal of super-fierce survival skills, Eno has Colossal Orbs of Telescopic Vision, the Impossible Ever-Flow Lung, the Egg of Wonder, and so many more.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to ostriches.