"Meet the pelican! Learn about how this large bird uses its bill to scoop up fish. Elementary-aged readers will discover how pelicans preen to keep their feathers waterproof. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating birds. An Australian folk tale explains why some pelicans are white. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--

"Penguin is boooooored. The Antarctic is cold and icy. All there is to eat is fish. It's time to move out! But where will he go?" -- Page [4] of cover.

From Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, this guide to those wonderful waddling water birds is updated with the latest facts from experts. In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins. Learn how penguin’s feathers are designed to help them survive freezing waters. See how emperor penguins take care of their babies in extremely cold temperatures, working together to look after one large egg at a time. Readers will also learn about threats to penguin populations, and what conservation efforts have been made to help preserve them. Even more penguin facts are included in the backmatter. Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including the beloved Monarch Butterfly and From Seed to Plant, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring science to kids this colorful and approachable introduction to penguins.

"Early readers will love learning all about penguins! This book includes engaging and colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and exciting sight words, giving young readers the opportunity to enjoy learning about penguins while building confidence in their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggest guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Penguins treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these bubbly Antarctic birds. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a discussion about the dearth of penguin myths and folk tales"--

"Meet the amazing waddling penguins! This book introduces this flightless bird to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diet, and varied habitats. A folk talk explains why emperor penguins are so big"--

An illustrated reference guide to the birds of North America. The ultimate pocket-size guide to more than 250 of North America's feathered residents. Can American dippers stay under water for as long as half a minute? Why does the golden eagle have feathered legs while the bald eagle's legs are bare? Is the long-legged, scrappy roadrunner truly able to run circles around a rattlesnake? Whether you are a budding bird-watcher hoping to find species in woodlands or someone curious about the feathered visitors in your own backyard, you can look for answers to all these questions and more in this pocket-size guide to many of the birds in North America. From the common robin to the elusive California condor, the North American continent is home to a rich variety of bird species, which number at more than 2,000. Each one is amazing in its own way, and this fact-filled bird book for kids ages 8-12 helps you learn about many of them. Organized clearly by the bird family, the entries in this book are easy to navigate. Stunning, color photographs are paired with small, bite-size chunks of information on each species, including bits on body, feeding style, habitat, range, nests, and flight pattern. Helpful stats and facts provide fun trivia on these North American birds and help you identify them. The reference pages pack in more data with lists of record breakers and endangered species. The Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, whether they are learning about birds or are amateur bird spotters already!

Take a first look at this appealing northern bird--and follow one diligent pair as they nurture their new chick. Everyone recognizes the puffin, with its black and white feathers and brightly colored bill. But how does the puffin live? What happens down in its burrow? And how do the male and female share the task of feeding and caring for their young? Discover the intriguing world of this charming bird in a collaboration that pairs Martin Jenkins's engaging, informative text with the warm energy of Jenni Desmond's illustrations. Filled with interesting facts, this delightful introduction to the puffin offers young ornithologists more details in the back matter.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces robins to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--

Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of the snowy owls to find out: are these predator birds in trouble? Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.

Introducing emergent readers to vocabulary has never been so fun! This series includes a search-and-find feature that's perfect for engaging even the youngest readers. From chipmunks to salamanders, Backyard Animals uses captivating photos to teach kindergarteners new words and simple facts about animal habitats, body parts, and behaviors. This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a robin's backyard habitat, body parts, and behaviors. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.