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Check out how these amazing real life creatures match up. Who's the strongest, fastest, biggest and baddest? In a fight to the finish, who would win?

"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about birds: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of birds in their natural environment."--

Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, where it lives, how it survives, and much more.

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

"The Bird book will teach you how to properly care for your pet and provide compelling animal facts along the way. Readers will discover how rewarding pet ownership can be, while learning about the responsibilities of having a pet"--

Referring readers to Web sites specially chosen by Usborne editors and web researchers, this book takes a look at some of the amazing powers of birds flight, elaborate courtship displays, and incredible nest-building abilities.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how to take care of a pet bird and tells about a few types of birds that make good pets"--

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about birds. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's biggest birds, describing their physical features and behavior while comparing aspects of their size to everyday items familiar to young readers. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--