Naomi, an Amish girl whose elders have impressed upon her the importance of adhering to the simple ways of her people, is horrified when one of her hen eggs hatches into an extremely fancy bird.
Phil, Jim, and Harry, the peacocks that live at St. John the Divine Church in New York City, grow tired of eating nothing but sunflower seeds and set out to find something different.
Naomi, an Amish girl whose elders have impressed upon her the importance of adhering to the simple ways of her people, is horrified when one of her hen eggs hatches into an extremely fancy bird.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of peacocks, the rainforest birds whose males have showy feathers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peacocks are so colorful."--.
Presents an introduction to peacocks, in simple with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.
"A look at peacocks, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as the male's colorful plumage, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the protected status of Congo and green peacocks in the world today"--Provided by publisher.