Sneed B Collard
Author
Publisher
Bucking Horse Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
If you see a bird standing on the side of a tree banging its beak against the trunk, chances are you're watching a woodpecker. Woodpeckers not only dazzle us with their good looks and personality, they exhibit some of the most interesting behaviors in the animal world. Explore this dynamic, exciting group of birds with award-winning children's science writer Sneed B. Collard III. Discover what scientists have learned about woodpeckers, why woodpeckers...
3) Beaks!
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Simple text describes various bird beaks and how birds use them to eat, hunt, and gather food. Includes a quiz.
Author
Publisher
Bucking Horse Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Focusing on the work of University of Montana professor Richard Hutto, this book tells the story of how dozens of species of birds use the burn areas of wildfires. At least 15 bird species prefer burned forests to all other habitats.
6) Wings
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Discusses the many animals and insects that have wings, the various types of wings, and how they are used.
Author
Series
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Only a select few animals are able to glide long distances through air, but they include an amazing variety-- even a few species of frogs and snakes. Catching Air takes us around the planet to meet these animals and explore why this gravity-defying talent has evolved in animals, amphibians, and reptiles.