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"From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus, a perfect gem of a book about those most exquisite and extraordinary of winged creatures--hummingbirds."--

"This book details the life and habits of hummingbirds."--

"...a complete guide to attracting, understanding, and protecting hummingbirds."-- Shewey shares facts, tips, and ecological information that will help readers attract, understand, protect hummingbirds. From advice on feeders to planing and landscaping that will have your garden whirring with tiny wings, he provides all you need to know to entice these delightful creatures. An identification guide with details on plumage variations includes range...

Check out the hovering hummingbird! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this bird's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Mathew Tekulsky, author of Backyard Bird Photography, now brings his talents to the art of hummingbird gardening, that glorious activity in which we attract hummingbirds to our backyards. This guide will teach you everything you need to get started. Whether you're a suburban resident, the owner of a small urban garden, an apartment dweller, or a keeper of a country estate, you can enjoy frequent hummingbird visits to your garden or window box. The...

A heartwarming memoir by “one of California’s hardest-working hummingbird rehabilitators . . . will leave the average bird lover agog” (The Washington Post).
 
Before he collided with a limousine, Gabriel, an Anna’s hummingbird with a head and throat cloaked in iridescent magenta feathers, could spiral 130 feet in the air, dive 60 miles per hour in a courtship display, hover,...

When twelve-year-old Olive, who suffers from brittle bone disease and has been homeschooled all her life, finally attends school in person she soon discovers fitting in is not that easy, but if she can find the magical wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives nearby, and prove herself worthy, maybe her deepest wish will be granted.

In the mountains of Peru, friends Hector the bear and Hummingbird the hummingbird spend most of their time together, doing the same things, and Hector has had just about enough of it--or has he? Includes a list of animals hidden in the illustrations.

"All Owly wants is a friend... Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too -- someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure!" -- Provided by publisher....

Guided by a blue hummingbird, Jade brings an offering to the Mountain Spirit who lives near her village in Mexico, and asks if he will send rain to end the drought that threatens the people. Includes information about the legend on which this story is based and facts about corn.