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Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Even as the national bird of the United States, the bald eagle has not always been universally beloved. Hunting, poisoning by DDT, and other human activity reduced bald eagle numbers from many thousands to fewer than 1,000 by the 1960s. Young readers are introduced to this incredible bird and the story of its recovery after it reached the brink of extinction. They will learn what actions were undertaken to protect the species and how its disappearance...
5) Birds
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about birds: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of birds in their natural environment."--
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
This hilariously eye-popping book showcases real-world angry birds and 50 fantastic stories peppered with tips to avoid them, as well as fascinating facts about angry bird behavior. In addition to the funny and light-hearted real-life angry bird stories, National Geographic Angry Birds: Fed up, Feathered, and Furious will tell, for the first time ever, the story of the Angry Birds we all know and love from the hit game. Angry Bird fans will finally...
10) Seeing seabirds
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes the appearance and habits of such birds that live and feed near the water as the auk, puffin, pelican, gannet, cormorant, and albatross.
13) Red-tailed hawks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to red-tailed hawks"--
14) Turkey vultures
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to turkey vultures"--
15) Birds
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Learn about different kinds of birds and their behavior while building your science vocabulary. Includes vocabulary quizzes and answer key.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Born without feathers and later developing in to a tremendous flier that searches the seas for food, the pelican is a fascinating bird. This life cycle resource presents the pelican's glorious transition, from hatchling to expert at flying, swimming, and diving for food. Readers will even learn how pelicans are being, saved from tragedies such as the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Graphic organizers are included.
17) Bird nests
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Describes the nests of various types of birds and the materials used to build them, including the grass and twig nests of robins, the moss and spider web nests of hummingbirds, and the big stick nests of eagles.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
An engaging book that encourages young nature enthusiasts to explore the world of birds. This generously illustrated, full-color book teaches kids that birds can be seen almost anywhere, in city parks and streets, zoos, farms, and backyards. Using Try This, Look For, and Listen For prompts, Birdology promotes independent observation and analysis, writing and drawing skills, and nature literacy. Kids observe the diversity of shapes, colors, patterns,...
20) Birds of prey
Author
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Discusses birds of prey and their endangered status, including the problem of pesticides, the struggle for space and resources, breeding in captivity and reintroduction to the wild, and worldwide recovery efforts.
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