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Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From morning to night and from the Antarctic to the equator, birds have busy days. In this short book, ornithologist Mark E. Hauber shows readers exactly how birds spend their time. Each of the book's twenty-four brief chapters covers a single bird and a single hour. At 1:00 in the night, we meet a nearly-blind kiwi, hunting with smell for earthworm prey. Later that morning, at 11:00, we float alongside a common pochard, a duck that can sleep with...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From two red-bellied woodpeckers to eight northern mockingbirds, kids will explore some of the most popular backyard birds nature has to offer while learning their numbers, too!"--
3) Bird buddies
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"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!"--
4) Hoatzin
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The hoatzin is not hard to identify; not only does it have a blue face and red eyes-it smells bad! Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the hoatzin's habitat in South America, what makes them hoot and squawk so much, why they smell, and who is in their family tree."--
Author
Publisher
A Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational picture book shows how even the smallest of actions, like flipping a switch, can make a big difference in helping migrating birds. When the seasons change and it’s time for a flock of sparrows to move on, a map made of stars guides their way. But when they reach the city, light pollution masks the map and confuses the birds. One sparrow becomes separated from the flock. A girl rescues...
Author
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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Description
"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater -- an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...
8) Bird is dead
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A children's story that uses light humor and honesty to show curious readers what happens when someone dies, and invites readers to talk about death and grief on their own terms.
"An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a therapist-turned-artist, Bird is Dead uses humor to make death a more approachable topic. An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful...
Author
Series
Publisher
Paw Prints Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In Hope is the Thing with Feathers, we follow the story of a little bird who brings joy to everyone through his song. When a storm hits, the little bird's song is diminished, but he never gives up, and when the storm passes he is there to give joy again as people rebuild. Emily Dickinson's beloved poem is beautifully brought to life by bestselling artist Tim Hopgood in this beautiful picturebook that champions poetry and shows that, even in the darkest...
12) Rex finds an egg
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Rex the warthog and Oslo the oxpecker bird are friends who do everything together. One day, they find an egg. Could it belong to a fish, a turtle, or even a dinosaur? Rex and Oslo find out together!
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Comet Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This story starts with a small, fragile egg. Inside a life is forming. What emerges is one of the most impressive birds on the planet -- an Arctic tern. Read about her life and follow her record-breaking journey from the top of the world to the bottom. This story ends with a fold-out map.
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
"Nina is used to feeling like the odd one out, both at school and in her large family. But while trying to fit in at summer camp, she discovers something even more peculiar: two majestic birds have built a nest in the marsh behind an abandoned infirmary. They appear to be whooping cranes, but that's impossible -- Nina is an amateur bird-watcher, and all her resources tell her that those rare birds haven't nested in Texas for over a hundred years....
Author
Series
Winston Chu duology volume 2
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
When San Francisco adults forget who they are and mysterious exotic birds flock to the city, twelve-year-old Winston Chu and friends team up to investigate the strange occurrences and face off against Mr. Pang's older magpie-turned-human brother, Mr. Gu.
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
""Hmm...I think it's time for a change in this lonely old man's life...but buying a cat? Too expensive. Oooh, this bird is adorable, though! I'll call him..." "Salutations, human. I am Piercarlo--the Starsage who hails from another world. I demand Kobe beef Chateaubriand for dinner. Should that not be possible, please remedy that situation immediately. Every ounce of magic I possess is at your service." "...Peeps! Huh? You can speak?! Sorry, Chateaubriand...
Author
Publisher
Beaming Books, an imprint of 1517 Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Kindness can be shown during even the harshest of storms. Shutters rattled. Wind howled. As a ferocious hurricane descends upon her town, Lupita finds two baby birds who have fallen out of their nest and brings them inside to shelter them from the storm. While Lupita and her family wait out the tempest, she focuses on protecting the palomitas to alleviate her own fears and hopes she can soon reunite them with their mother. Perfect for families living...
Author
Series
Birtle volume 1
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone is a turtle in Turtletown. So Teeny thinks she must be a turtle, too. But when Teeny sprouts feathers, she begins to wonder . . . is there a teeny possibility she's a . . . BIRTLE? Tootie loves tag, but the other turtles in Turtletown don't like to play. That is, until Tootie meets Teeny. Teeny LOVES tag. They have tons in common! Except one BIG thing . . . Teeny may not be a turtle at all. This adorable graphic novel is about being true...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
""...How did I end up working for a secret government department that essentially functions as a psychic police force?! I only wanted to save that woman from a thug... Peeps, didn't you say there's no magic here?" "I did. But perhaps this world possesses something similar to magic that operates under a different set of rules." "Haah...I wish I could just focus on eating French's food and learning teleportation magic and doing business with the Hermann...
20) Owl tidies up
Author
Series
Publisher
Tiny Seed Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In this story in the Owl & Bird of full-colour board books Owl tidies up his toys. But tidying up doesn't have to be just a chore it can be fun, too! This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, shows readers how to put the fun into necessary chores, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.
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