Ostriches can t fly, but they can run over 30 miles per hour! What other marvelous facts does the avian world hold? Readers of this playful book will find out! They ll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, senses, and many other essential life science topics. Vivid photographs of these beautiful winged creatures will captivate readers, while cool fact boxes and questions create an interactive reading experience. A fun quiz at the end...

In April 1987, the last wild California condor was captured and taken into captivity along with the other twenty-six remaining birds of his kind. Having roamed the skies of what is now North and Central America for thousands of years, many people thought these remarkable, distinguished birds would never fly freely again. But never say never.

Students will enter the world of scientists as they uncover the secrets behind birds' brains, the most underappreciated of birds' senses, the way frigate birds fly non-stop, how mama bears protect their cubs, and what grunts and bellows mean for pigs and alligators. Primary sources, including interviews with scientists; full-color original and stock photos; an engaging and approachable writing style that simplifies complicated scientific principles;...

Have you ever wondered why parrots copy human speech? Do they really know what they re saying? When Parrots Speak introduces young readers to these amazing birds and the secret to how and why they imitate words to sound like humans. Fun facts and colorful photographs further enhance the book to help tell the story of these vocal learners. Also included are a Words to Know section to help students learn new vocabulary and a Further Reading section...

I Survived series tells tales of brave kids facing horrifying events. Now, she tells the true stories of several animals who faced indescribable horrors of their own, and, against all odds, survived. REAL ANIMALS. REAL DISASTERS. From a carrier pigeon in World War I to two dolphins who were left for dead, Animal Survivors tells the harrowing tales of animal heroes and the soldiers, scientists, and other humans whose lives they affected. Each narrative...

Penguins are the cutest birds! Did you know that they go on incredible journeys? Or that they toboggan on their stomachs? Discover ten reasons why penguins are amazing and five ways you can show they love them in this gorgeous picture book. A must for any young animal enthusiast and a fantastic introduction to environmental issues.

What if you could see your pets again, even after they die? If you could hug them, play with them, and love them forever, what would you be willing to give to make that happen? If there was a place where your pets could live happily, healthily, and peacefully with you and other animals, would you agree to go there? Well, that's what Didi, a clever engineer, dreamed of when she lost her beloved dog. She had a brilliant idea: to use a powerful computer...

This is the true story of a Short-eared Owl that plummeted onto the deck of an oilrig in the North Sea, one hundred miles from shore. Weak and tired, it huddled on the deck until riggers provided it with a makeshift shelter and fresh meat to eat. When a helicopter arrived to transport some of the workers back home, they took the owl with them, handing it over to the Scottish SPCA. A few weeks later the owl was strong enough to be released into the...