""There is the mammal way and there is the bird way." This is one scientist's pithy distinction between mammal brains and bird brains: two ways to make a highly intelligent mind. But the bird way is much more than a unique pattern of brain wiring, and lately, scientists have taken a new look at bird behaviors they have, for years, dismissed as anomalies or mysteries. What they are finding is upending the traditional view of how birds conduct their...

Introduces birds from around the world and describes some of their unique characteristics and behavior, from starlings that can mimic sounds to owls that have vision one hundred times better than humans.

"This title is an introductory look at vibrant toucans. Readers will learn about the number of species, what toucans look like, common habitats and habits, what they like to eat, and baby toucans. Complete with big, colorful photographs and more facts"--Amazon.com.

Always a popular group of birds, raptors symbolize freedom and fierceness, and in Pete Dunne's definitive guide, these traits are portrayed in hundreds of stunning color photographs showing raptors up close, in flight, and in action-fighting, hunting, and nesting. These gorgeous photographs enhance the comprehensive, authoritative text, which goes far beyond identification to cover raptor ecology, behavior, conservation, and much more. In returning...

In this lyrical STEM gem, follow 12 bird species as their babies begin their first migration down the majestic flyway. An educational picture book in which lyrical text and impressionistic-style illustrations follow the life cycles of twelve migrating birds, representing the species who use the Mississippi flyway route. Back matter includes additional facts about flyways, migration, and each of the featured birds.

From the lifelong devotion of the American crow to the dalliances of the eastern bluebird, from the bald eagle’s dazzling aerial display to the male ruby-throated hummingbird’s reputation as a “deadbeat dad” — courtship, mating, and parenting differ dramatically among birds. Ornithologist and author Laura Erickson takes readers on a romance-fueled romp through the love lives of 35 species, exploring the diversity of avian approaches to pairing...

"Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr. Alex Bond tells the story of the world's most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists." -- Amazon.com. "A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story for kids about birds, following owls, flamingos, penguins, and more over the...

"¡Alza el vuelo y adéntrate el La vida secreta de las aves! La guía perfecta para aprender sobre las distintas especies de aves, sus hábitats y su importancia para el planeta. Admira el veloz halcón peregrino, conoce la estratefia defensiva del casuario, descubre el canto de la alondra y mucho más."--