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There are more than 60 species of eagle found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and a few more found elsewhere in the world. But just two are found in North America: the bald eagle and the golden eagle. These majestic birds are featured in this volume written especially for beginning readers. The main content includes discussion of the special parts of eagles' bodies, habitats, prey, nesting, and babies. Up-close, full-color photographs bring readers closer...

A tiny bird flits from flower to flower. With colorful feathers and a tiny body, this bird is a little gem! But what could it be? It's a hummingbird! Most of these little birds weigh about as much as a nickel, but they can flap their wings up to 200 times per second! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about hummingbirds!

Discover how different animals with the same name can be! Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain how some animals like it hot and others like the colder the better! Eric Geron was born and raised in Summit, New Jersey, and earned a creative writing degree...

Join SparkE the Sparrow on his adventures of growing up as he learns to hunt for food, spread his wings and fly, and make new friends. This beautifully illustrated chldren's book is the perfect bedtime story for you and your child.

PERCY'S DILEMMA As winter nears, Percy is very hungry when he spots an ad for Cardiff Bay. He ventures out on a disaster-prone journey to find food. Along the way, kind strangers help Percy before he discovers adventure and new friends. THE COSMESTON SECRET Dai and Nye are Cosmeston's woodland elves and feather rangers, tasked with the important job of collecting fallen feathers for recycling. Exhausted from overwork, they oversleep one morning....

El canario común, o simplemente canario, es el más conocido de todos. Sin embargo, el género Serinus cuenta con numerosos primos entre los que se encuentra el canario africano, el canario de El Cabo, el canario de frente amarilla, el canario de alas blancas, el canario de cara negra, etc. Sólo algunos de estos pájaros pueden ser domésticos y hacer las delicias de los criadores. Pequeño y robusto, siempre en movimiento, el canario es un excelente...

One of the greatest myths in dog ownership is that once a puppy is housetrained and has graduated from a puppy training class, an owner's work is done. In fact, that work is just beginning.Drawing on some twenty-five years of clinical experience, Dr.Dodman offers what he calls "continuing education" for dogs and their owners. You will discover • how much exercise your dog really needs (and why) • how diet can affect behavior • how to communicate...

A love story about a woman who discovers the world of parrots because of a bossy little yellow cockatiel named Sugar Franklin (who hated toes).

What happens to a flamingo who can't dance?Fernando feels self-conscious and embarrassed about joining the other flamingos in their 'Dance on the Water' to find a mate. He thinks he is clumsy and there's no chance a flamingo will ever choose him. However, his mother lovingly encourages him to practice and be patient.Practicing each day does give Fernando some success and confidence. However, a sudden setback, and some taunting and name calling from...

Jewel, Blu and their three kids are leaving their domesticated life in that magical city for a journey to the Amazon. They encounter a menagerie of characters that are born to be wild. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.