Birds
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Saving the Whooping Crane
From the Series On My Own Science
Whooping cranes once lived all over North America. But by the 1940s, only one tiny flock was left. These beautiful birds were in danger of dying out. Scientists decided to start a second… Read More →
Searchlight Books ™ — Hunting and Fishing — Hardcover Set
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Hunting and Fishing
Explore the great outdoors and examine popular hunting and fishing practices in this fun series. Readers will learn about the gear, safety requirements, and STEM concepts behind these outdoor Read More →
Snowy Owl Invasion!: Tracking an Unusual Migration
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
Late in 2013, snowy owls started showing up in places no one expected to find them—including Florida. What had caused so many of these majestic birds to leave their Arctic home and fly to… Read More →
Snowy Owls: Stealthy Hunting Birds
From the Series Comparing Animal Traits
See what a snowy owl has in common with barn owl. Learn what sets a snowy owl apart from a red-tailed hawk. Readers will compare key traits of snowy owls—their appearance, behavior, habitat,… Read More →
Sparrow, Eagle, Penguin, and Seagull: What Is a Bird?
From the Series Animal Groups Are CATegorical ™
What is a bird? Parrots, bluebirds, ostriches, and many other creatures are all birds! Read More →
Spring 2020 Grades 4–12 Multi-User Collection — Audisee®—Fluent Set
Titles in this collection use sentence highlighting and fluent, professional narration. Read More →
Tell Me More! Science — Hardcover Set
From the Series Tell Me More! Science
Wow! Cool! Look at this! are just some of the enthusiastic reactions that students will have to this series. Detailed full-page and double-page photographs will grab readers’ attention. And… Read More →
The Arctic Tern's Journey
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Amazing Migrators
Arctic terns make a long trip from the top of the world to the bottom and back again every year. In fact, arctic terns have the longest migration of any known animal! From egg to bird and all Read More →
The Big Questions Answered — Hardcover Set
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
Why is science so important? It saves lives, connects us with our natural world, and helps us build a brighter future. Each of the hundreds of science fields has its own unique story to… Read More →
The Dodo and the Kiwi
From the Series Endangered: Lessons from the Past
The Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In that time, animals have come and gone. That's nature. But sometimes, people have played a role in an animal's early disappearance. Deforestation,… Read More →
The Great Penguin Rescue: Saving the African Penguins
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
African penguins waddle around nesting colonies in lower numbers than ever before. Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young… Read More →
The Supersmart Parrot
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Supersmart Animals
Parrots are known for their ability to mimic many different sounds, but they also use tools to eat. Readers will learn all this and more, including how some male parrots use tools to attract a mate. Read More →
Toco Toucans: Big-Billed Tropical Birds
From the Series Comparing Animal Traits
See what the toco toucan has in common with the tropical kingbird. Learn what sets it apart from the rock wren. Readers will compare key traits of toco toucans—their appearance, behavior,… Read More →
Ultimate Predators — Hardcover Set
From the Series Ultimate Predators
Discover some of the fiercest predators in the animal kingdom! Drawn in through remarkable photographs and exciting, narrative text, readers will be fascinated by how these animals hunt and… Read More →
Vultures: Nature's Cleanup Crew
From the Series Animal Scavengers in Action
White-backed vultures soar over the grasslands of Africa. Using teamwork and keen eyesight, they look for carcasses on the ground. When a white-backed vulture spots a dead animal, it descends Read More →
Why Do Birds Have Feathers?
From the Series Tell Me More! Science
Everyone knows that birds have feathers, but why so many different colors and shapes? From feathers for flying, to feathers for swimming, feathers for camouflage, to feathers for attracting a Read More →