"Honk, honk! Overhead, a flock of geese flies in the shape of a V. These geese live in Canada, but when it gets cold, they must fly south. Why do they have to go? Learn all about goose migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey"--

The SEE Noah' s Ark Biodiversity Conservation Book Series consists of five short-story picture books on endangered animal species in Southwest China. Each volume focuses on a different animal, following the path of a particular creature on its quest for survival. The series is part of the Southwest Project Center of the Alashan Society of Entrepreneurs & Ecology (SEE), one of the first NGOs set up in China, back in 2004. The stories are based on the real-life experiences of front-line rangers and locals in Southwest China, and can be fun and educational for young readers. This volume follows the journey of a young green peafowl, which is also known as the Indonesian peafowl, or the dragon bird. Only around 600 still exist in the wild in China - in central and southern Yunnan Province. It is a very striking bird, with colorful plumage.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of hawks, describing these birds of prey's appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how the sun is carried by hawks.

This lyrical celebration of birds explores the fascinating ways these creatures move through the air. For each of twelve birds from around the world, a captivating poem describes the animal's distinctive movement and the special word associated with that movement, from geese who skein and puffins who wheel, to crows who mob and starlings who murmurate. The evocative language conveys the beauty of each bird and describes the sights and sounds of how each one makes its own unmistakable way in the world. An informational sidebar complements each poem, describing the reasons behind the bird's way of flying. Award-winning children's author Susan Vande Griek has created a unique exploration of the magnificence of birds in flight. Illustrator Mark Hoffmann captures the animals with bold, highly engaging artwork that makes this book a visual standout among traditional nature books. All of the factual content has been verified by ornithological experts. End matter includes further information about each bird and a glossary. Along with the book's use for poetry units, it also has applications for life science lessons on animals and the characteristics of living things.

A poetic text and wonderfully intimate photographs follow a newborn sandhill crane as it takes its first steps into the world. Will my legs hold me? What if I fall? Peek in as a sandhill crane hatchling makes its first wobbly stand and takes its first steps alongside its brother. With their parents close by, they flap their wings and dance before enjoying a buggy treat. Someday they will fly with the majestic cranes overhead, but for now, Mama's soft feathers beckon. With a lyrical narrative and lovely photo illustrations, this latest venture from an acclaimed creative team makes a perfect new baby gift -- and will appeal to bird lovers, too.

"Graceful, crested herons are showcased in this leveled reader about the big bird's habitat, body parts, and behavior. Includes a search-and-find feature to reinforce key vocabulary"--

How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the joy of attracting birds to your yard. Bird lover and expert Chris Earley wants to share his passion for our colorful singing and flying neighbors with the whole family. This easy-to-read book helps readers of all ages not only attract and identify birds but also understand bird behavior and their relationship to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and feed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract different kinds of birds. Packed into this easy book: Why feeding birds is important How to build your own feeders How to foil squirrels and other predators Attracting birds with natural foods and water Hand feeding do's and don'ts Recognizing and identifying birds Which plants in your garden will attract birds? Bird conservation efforts and how to get involved. Colorfully designed and full of photographs, How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids will feed the curiosity and imagination of young lovers of nature.

How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the joy of attracting birds to your yard. Bird lover and expert Chris Earley wants to share his passion for our colorful singing and flying neighbors with the whole family. This easy-to-read book helps readers of all ages not only attract and identify birds but also understand bird behavior and their relationship to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and feed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract different kinds of birds. Packed into this easy book: Why feeding birds is important How to build your own feeders How to foil squirrels and other predators Attracting birds with natural foods and water Hand feeding do's and don'ts Recognizing and identifying birds Which plants in your garden will attract birds? Bird conservation efforts and how to get involved. Colorfully designed and full of photographs, How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids will feed the curiosity and imagination of young lovers of nature.

"A tiny bird flits from flower to flower. With colorful feathers and a tiny body, this bird is a little gem! But what could it be? It's a hummingbird! Most of these little birds weigh about as much as a nickel, but they can flap their wings up to 200 times per second! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about hummingbirds!"--

"Meet the small yet mighty hummingbird! This book introduces these birds to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including their amazing flying abilities. A folk talk explains how hummingbirds got their colorful feathers"--

"A look at hummingbirds, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their ability to hover, behaviors, relationships with humans, and admired status in the world today"--

I See Birds introduces emergent readers to a variety of bird behaviors while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they arent facing too many challenges at once. Review: Step outside and what do you see? This series covers some of the most recognizable elements of the natural world. Throughout the series, full-page stunning photographs are overlaid with colorful text boxes, while simple repetitive sentences maintain the focus on a few key words. Each title includes a "Tools for Teachers" guide covering the literacy skills addressed in each book, science curriculum connections, and activities to do before and after introducing the topic. A visual dictionary called "Words to Know" concludes each volume, providing students with an opportunity to reinforce new vocabulary. VERDICT Teachers will value the curriculum guidance, and early readers will appreciate the immediacy of the content. --School Library Journal (4/24/2018) "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.