Meinders Community Library Pipestone

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hawks, the birds of prey found worldwide. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the sun is carried by hawks"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces strange birds, including hummingbirds, pelicans, and mockingbirds.

Follows a family of bluebirds from the completion of a nest at the beginning of spring through the migration of the parents and eight fledglings in autum

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of North American wading birds.

Birds are some of the world's most beautiful and interesting creatures, and their nests and eggs are no exception, displaying a stunning diversity of shapes, sizes, functions, and materials. In Nests, Eggs, Birds, celebrated artist and author Kelsey Oseid explores the fascinating ins and outs of where and how dozens of avian species--robins, birds of paradise, crows, owls, penguins, and more--make their homes and lay their eggs.Full of striking naturalistic...