ostriches

An illustrated introduction to ostriches.

Ostriches can grow up to 9 feet (2.75 meters) tall. They can run at speeds of up to 40 miles (65 kilometers) per hour. These engaging facts and more are waiting to be discovered in Ostriches, an Animals on the Farm book.

Simple text and photographs, shown by increasing puzzle pieces, introduce the ostrich.

Ostriches are funny-looking birds with their long legs and huge, popping eyes. But don't get too close. An ostrich's huge talons are sharp enough to kill a lion. Though these animals are increasingly raised on ranches, they're not domesticated, and should never be kept as pets. Readers will love learning about these odd, record-breaking birds.

Text and photographs look at ostriches.

Oliver the ostrich is convinced that his friends have forgotten his birthday when no one seems to come to help him celebrate.

A vain little ostrich learns an important lesson about obedience when she ignores her mother's advice and runs into trouble.

Text and photographs describe a family of ostriches in Africa from the courting and mating period to the hatching of eggs and first weeks of the babies' lives.

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

A young ostrich makes friends with some unfriendly jungle animals after warning them of the presence of a dangerous predator.