Stockdale, Susan

Simple text and color illustrations depict the physical appearance of different types of birds. Includes back matter on the physical characteristics and habitat of various bird species and a matching game.

"Much like humans, many animals line up for a variety of reasons. Rather than forming lines for the school bus or recess, the animals . . . form lines for safety--baby Mallard ducklings follow their mother to the water for their first swim warmth--turtles climb into a stacked line for a better share of the sun's rays navigation--Arctic wolves follow the prints in the snow left by the pack leaderfood--ants line up to follow the scent of their leader to food and safety travel--pink flamingos form a line to reduce wind resistance and fly more efficiently"--Provided by publisher.

Identifies animals that have stripes and outlines the purpose these markings serve. Discusses how animals take advantage of their stripes when hunting, hiding, or identifying one another and features color illustrations throughout.

"Brings to life a patterned parade of animals, showing young readers some of the many reasons spots are found so often in nature."--Provided by publisher.

Rhyming text and illustrations show some of the diversity found in the feathers of exotic and familiar birds.

Text and color illustrations detail what a flower is and how its pollinated, introducing readers to seventeen varietals that resemble all kinds of things.

Simple text and pictures show the variety of ways in which animal parents transport their young.

"Brings to life a patterned parade of animals, showing young readers some of the many reasons spots are found so often in nature."--Provided by publisher.

Stripes to hide, stripes to warn. Stripes on land and in water. Whether "crawling on cactus" or prowling the pradera, animals have stripes for many reasons.

Simple text and pictures show the variety of ways in which animal parents transport their young.