See the intimate lives of birds as never before! Laura Erikson and Marie Read document the family lives of more than 50 common North American birds through breathtaking close-up photography. Stunning images of hummingbirds, owls, tanagers, and more showcase different stages of avian development and capture the loving bond that exists within each bird family. Bird enthusiasts of all feathers will cherish these beautiful images of courting, nest construction,...

This field guide highlights 100 birds found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each bird and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"In the newest addition to the ever-popular and authoritative nonfiction Scientists in the Field series, the team behindThe Frog Scientist take you on a research trip to New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean to follow crows in aviaries and in the wild while answering many thought-provoking questions like: "Can a crow outsmart a scientist?" Remarkably engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs, this is a trip you won't regret booking!"--...

"People don't sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don't need to lie down to catch some Z's"--

An introduction to the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of woodpeckers.

"Readers [are invited to] look at the animals that fill the skies above their heads . . . Readers are then encouraged to take action themselves by turning, touching, and shaking the pages in addition to other fun activities that enhance this learning experience"--Provided by publisher.

"Join the owls in the aspen grove as they nurture and raise their young through winter, spring, and summer.  The Smallest Owlet is based on a true story that happened in the aspen grove behind Georgia Graham's house where an owlet fell from its nest. Mother Owlet stayed on the ground with the owlet, heroically protecting it until its flight feathers developed" --

Celebrants and skeptics alike have produced valuable analyses of the Internet's effect on us and our world, oscillating between utopian bliss and dystopian hell. But according to Robert W. McChesney, arguments on both sides fail to address the relationship between economic power and the digital world. McChesney's award-winning Rich Media, Poor Democracy skewered the assumption that a society drenched in commercial information is a democratic one....

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to crows. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade."--

"A turkey narrates this photo-illustrated book describing the body parts and behavior of turkeys on a farms. Includes photo glossary"--