Cañon City Public Library

"Explore the world of birds with this magnificently illustrated atlas. Which bird migrates the farthest? How do birds find a mate? What can we do to help endangered birds? Fully updated for its 25th anniversary, The Bird Atlas answers all these questions and more. This lavishly illustrated atlas for children is not your average guide to birds. It takes children on a tour, continent by continent, to meet the birds of the world. Within each section,...

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.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs explore how birds migrate or adapt to survive and thrive during the cold winter months. Includes picture glossary and index."--

Birds have lots of ways of staying in touch: they sing and talk, dance and drum, cuddle and fight. But what does all of the bird talk mean?

Describes where and how various species of birds nest, including sites in tree branches, in hollow trees, near water, and on cliffs.

"'Birdbrain' often describes an individual who is not very smart. Birdbrain dives into bird characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."...

Some birds look weird and some behave weirdly, but there is usally a good explanation. It can help the birds find a mate, eat a specific food or avoid predators.

Explores the parenting behavior of birds, describing how some birds build nests, how the chicks develop inside the egg, and how the adult bird cares for its young.

Explores the physical characteristics, courtship and mating behavior, habitats, and food-gathering activities of many species of birds around the world.