I Wonder Why: Vultures Are Bald and Other Questions About Birds answers fascinating questions about birds in a clear and engaging way for young readers. The book explains why vultures are bald, how birds fly, why flamingos are pink, and many other interesting facts about bird life. With colorful illustrations, simple explanations, and fun facts, it provides an accessible introduction to ornitho…
Life’s a beach for the happy birds of Bird Island. They work, play, and raise their hatchlings without a care in the world. A few Angry Birds can ruffle some feathers, but that’s what anger-management classes are for. Red—the angriest of them all—doesn’t want to go to class. He’d rather be alone. Then a ship of pigs lands on the island and the birds welcome the fun-loving pigs. As m…
A question and answer book about birds of prey and other feathered friends
As humans, we like our animals to be cuddly and furry, or smooth and sleek. We shy away from those creatures that, to us, look odd. But we should drop those opinions - everything has evolved for a reason, and is perfect in its own way. Take a look at the vampire squid, or the duck-billed golden line barbel - both have evolved in interesting and amazing ways to find food, deter predators or a…
What if a falcon and a hawk had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction Reader compares and contrasts two ferocious birds. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mamma…
"Describes how to care for a pet bird, compares types of birds, and discusses wild bird behavior as compared to domestic birds in order to help readers decide if a bird is the right pet for them"--Provided by publisher.
Discover the answers to lots of brilliant questions about birds of prey!
Why do ducks sit on their eggs? Why do ducks have webbed feet? Can all birds fly? A duckling starts life in a hard-shelled egg, feeding on the yellow yolk. When it hatches, the fluffy duckling is ready to run around and find its own foo right away. Other birds have a similar life cycle, but songbirds hatch naked and helpless, and have to be fed by their parents while they grow.
Parrots, penguins, and peacocks are all birds. Read this book to learn more about this amazing animal group.