Describes how to care for a pet bird, compares types of birds, and discusses wild bird behavior as compared to domestic birds in order to help readers decide if a bird is the right pet for them.

A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching. "Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...

Birds make an excellent pet for some people, but they would be a poor fit for others. How can you tell if a bird is the right pet for you? Readers are able to answer this question after learning what it takes to care for a pet bird. Along the way, they are introduced to a variety of popular birds and find fact boxes with additional information about these animals. Readers are even able to make something fun for a feathered friend with the help of...

Presents fun facts about all kinds of birds, from penguins to chicks to bald eagles. Includes glossary.

Preface -- How to use this book -- Introduction -- Portfolio of birds -- What to do if ... -- Becoming a birder. "Adapted from the edition written and published for adults by Knopf in 2020, this edition adapted for young readers covers more than two hundred species and includes more than 300 illustrations throughout. Author/illustrator David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors vividly to life"-- "Did you...

"The Secret Life of Birds is a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts, which imparts a love of birds and of nature on the next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around them. Did you know that birds navigate by invisible pathways in the sky, that they can call to each other in thousands of different ways, and they can be as big as a car or as small as a little finger? Let much-travelled Speedy the Swift guide you through...

"Discover some of the coolest birds in North America. Learn super cool stuff about birds like the Carolina wren, the Indigo Bunting, the Spotted Towhee, and more! Get ready to be amazed by their colors and songs. Imagine getting up close to birds without leaving your chair. Curt Hart's photos are like windows into the birds' lives. See their colors, their nests, and maybe even catch a glimpse of them in action!"--

"Introduces babies and toddlers to unusual bird species, including the magnificent frigatebird with a bright red throat pouch and the California condor--the largest flying birds in North America! Gentle rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world"--