"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces ostriches to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Growing up to 9 feet (2.7 m) tall and weighing up to 350 pounds (158.8 kg), ostriches are the biggest and heaviest birds in the world. Although they can't fly, they can run at staggering speeds up to 43 miles (69.2 km) per hour. They can cover up to 16 feet (4.9 m) in a single bound! Their long, strong legs and two-toed, sharp-clawed feet make them formidable adversaries. In this exciting book, readers will learn about the ecological importance of...

Presents information on how to tell the difference between ostriches and emus, even though they are similar in many ways.

"This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of ostriches. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a labeled diagram, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO."--...

"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the ostrich. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the ostrich's life, comparing the bird to a similar bird and to a very different bird."--

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting advantages of ostriches and cheetahs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7."--

For those who have ever looked at a bird and wondered what makes them do the things they do, this book will prove invaluable. With the help of simple, colorful illustrations, young animal lovers can take a look inside the bodies of hummingbirds, hens, and other exquisite birds. Each bird is introduced with a brief summary, followed by their own diagram, which includes labels and captions to help readers understand the specific bird's key body parts...

Told in rhyming text, five little ostriches enjoy running through the bush, but when a lion comes near they hide.