"In Emu or Ostrich?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these large birds. Carefully leveled text relays what the birds look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each bird side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even...

"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...

A book filled with interesting facts and information about ostriches, the world's largest bird.

"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."--

"The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Ostriches and Zebras explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two animals. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience." -- Worldcat.

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...

In the world of birds, ostriches break many records. Learn more facts about these amazing creatures.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of this largest bird and fastest animal on two legs.

"A look at ostriches, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their long and powerful legs, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their herd hierarchy in the world today"--