Take flight with Belle, an osprey born on Martha's Vineyard as she learns to fly and migrates for the first time to Brazil and back--a journey of more than 8,000 miles.Dr. B. and Dick, two osprey scientists in Massachusetts, observe ospreys and their offspring, tagging one special fledgling with a transmitter to better study migration habits. Follow Belle as she attempts her first flight, conquers her first fishing endeavour, and heads south for her first migration...

Yes, yellow animals exit, and theyÕre absolutely beautiful! This picture book serves as a brilliant reminder of biodiversity. By introducing these yellow animals to your children, you are increasing their knowledge on zoology while raising their level of environmental awareness too! This book is filled with attention-grabbing photos that will definitely keep your child entertained while learning. Buy a copy now.

Young naturalists explore sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many, remarkable uses of feathers. A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to dig deeper with informative sidebars that underscore how feathers of all shapes and sizes help birds with warming or cooling, protect them from the sun, help them swim, glide or even dig. With a range of common and exotic species readers will be engaged by both the new and the ...

There are many reasons a child would enjoy a Most Popular Birds in the USA themed book. Firstly, birds have colorful feathers that offer a wide range of beauty and intrigue. Second is the fascinating stories about the locations where the flying wonders can be found. Of course, brief descriptions of their habits, including migration patterns, nesting, and food sources, can inspire the desire to learn more about a particular species. All of these reasons together can produce a book that kids...

You wonÕt believe how many blue animals exist on Earth! This picture book is a witty introduction to these specially-colored animals. Picture books grow your knowledge by fueling your curiosity, and improving your love for learning too. Bits of quick facts are included to go well with the carefully selected images. Grab a copy now!

Birds have captured the imagination since the beginning of time. Their ability to fly while we are stuck on the ground has led to many myths and stories about their origins. A book about the wonders of birds will help a child's imagination literally take flight. They will be able to see into the mythical and realistic world of their favorite animals. Birds are so varied in size and color. A book will help them discover that world for themselves.

Crackle! Crackle! Crunch! What's hatching from that egg? It's a young bar-tailed godwit. She will spend the summer in Alaska learning to fly, find her own food, and escape from scary predators. Her long, long journey begins in October when she flies to New Zealand. This 7,000-mile flight is the longest nonstop bird migration ever recorded. Follow along on her amazing voyage!

Get your children and students interested in science early with this short and simple study guide derived from chapter one of "Preparing for My First Cockatiel" (sold separately). Using full colour photos and thought provoking questions, this guide fits in perfectly with science lessons for your grade K-5 classroom or home school.

If your 10-year-old wants to get a clue on what wildlife conservation is, then maybe he/she can learn from the experts. Detailed in this book are the steps done to make sure animals in the wild are protected from hunters, poachers and other threats. What is done is really important work to ensure the future of this world. Grab a copy of this book today!

It’s one thing to know that a bird is a bird, but it’s a whole new level to know that that bird is a parrot and the other is a woodpecker. Being able to tell the difference between animals in the same group will determine how far your child’s knowledge has grown. The purpose of this book, then, is to encourage further learning by tickling the curious mind.

Hummingbirds are amazing animals. They can fly in different directions and even hover. Many scientists have studied these tiny wonders, and discovered amazing thingsHow many of these facts do you know?How far can a hummingbird walk?How fast is a hummingbird?How many eyelids do hummingbirds have?Do hummingbirds have more or fewer feathers per inch than other birds?How fast does a hummingbird breathe?Find out the answers to these questions an...

One of the biggest differences between humans and animals is the ability to understand the idea of “If I do X, Y might happen.” New Caledonian crows seem to possess the intelligence to understand this “causal” concept. Why do crows have this ability? What does the crow know and what does it tell us about brain size, the evolution of intelligence, and just who is the smartest creature on the planet? In the latest addition to the Scientists in the Field series, the creators of The Frog S...