ostriches

"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.

Simple text and photographs introduce early readers to ostriches.

Ostriches are the largest birds on Earth, and many of these supersized animals call zoos home. These big birds don't bury their heads in the sand like many believe, but they do all sorts of amazing things. Running more than 40 miles (64.4 km) per hour and using their wings to steer as they go, these big birds will wow beginning readers with their lives inside their zoo habitats. Readers will also learn how zookeepers take care of ostriches and make sure they live long, happy lives.

Ostriches are the largest birds on Earth, and many of these supersized animals call zoos home. These big birds don t bury their heads in the sand like many believe, but they do all sorts of amazing things. Running more than 40 miles (64.4 km) per hour and using their wings to steer as they go, these big birds will wow beginning readers with their lives inside their zoo habitats. Through simple text and full-color photography readers will also learn how zookeepers take care of ostriches and make sure they live long, happy lives. Age Appropriate and Achievable Content, Detailed Table of Contents, Index, Picture Glossary, Science Content.

As monkey gymnast Pip flips , ostrich spectator Kip trips, thereby getting into the act.