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Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Birds are capable of detecting scents, and those scents and the microbiome that creates them are pivotal drivers of avian evolution. The author explains how birds produce complex chemical signals that are important to their social and reproductive behavior"--
4) Aves
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
Este libro le enseña al joven lector acerca de la clasificación animal, haciendo énfasis en las aves. Explora las diferencias y similitudes entre diferentes clases, familias, géneros y especies de aves; también, nos presenta una discusión general de sus hábitats.
Author
Publisher
mineditionUS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Every night, birds all over the world settle down for a good night's sleep. But how on earth do they do it? Some are rocked to sleep on the surface of choppy seas. Others nap high in the air, gliding on warm air currents. Still other doze off standing up--on one leg. Take a journey around the world to peek into the bedtime habits of many species of birds." -- inside front jacket flap.
Series
Publisher
Wonderscape Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The awe-inspiring 2023 high-definition program takes you on a journey to explore the world of birds and their incredible migratory patterns. With stunning footage, this product delves into the science and wonder of bird migration. You'll learn about the different types of birds that migrate and the reasons why they undertake these long and treacherous journeys, from breeding and feeding to escaping harsh weather conditions. From the Arctic Terns that...
Author
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"There are birds everywhere! Some of them live along the coast, some of them in the savannah, and some may be in your backyard. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of birds can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined"--
10) The birds
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Humans must flee for their lives as birds try to stage a bloody attack on the civilized world.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Not all birds build nests with sticks and have good manners. Some construct nests with their own saliva, while others use vomit as a defense! Spit Nests, Puke Power, and Other Brilliant Bird Adaptations is part of a set of five books in the Picture Book Science series that explore strange-but-true tales of adaptation.
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press, a division of Flowerpot Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Come along on a bird watchin adventure to discover fun facts about all difference types of feathery friends! This fun question and answer book has everything from facts and figures to simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations to help you learn about bird behavior, including how birds know when to fly south, how a pelican can fly without flapping its wings, why birds sing, and so much more."--
Publisher
RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Attracting birds to your backyard just got a little easier. This publication, brought to you by the editors of Birds & Blooms magazine, shows you how! Filled with expert ideas for creating your own bustling backyard bird haven, it shows the top foods preferred by your favorite winged visitors, how to create a safe environment they'll want to nest in and the very best plants you can grow to keep them coming back year after year."--Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this lyrical STEM gem, follow 12 bird species as their babies begin their first migration down the majestic flyway.
An educational picture book in which lyrical text and impressionistic-style illustrations follow the life cycles of twelve migrating birds, representing the species who use the Mississippi flyway route. Back matter includes additional facts about flyways, migration, and each of the featured birds.
Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A well-documented, beautifully photographed, year-long daily account of what common backyard bird species do and how their behaviors change over the course of a year. Guided by an experienced birder, you'll know what to look for and how to attract and observe birds in your own backyard and by watching and chronicling how they behave, you'll begin to understand them better. You'll see how their actions change season to season, month to month, sometimes...
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Here are the best stories about our avian friends from the public radio show BirdNote, each brief essay illuminating the life, habits, or songs of a particular bird. Why do geese fly in a V-formation? Why are worms so good for you--if you're a robin? Which bird calls, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?" From wrens that nest in cactuses to gulls that have a strange red dot on their bills--these digestible and fascinating bird stories are a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Neon Squid
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr. Alex Bond tells the story of the world's most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the wonderful world of birds. From frozen icescapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, they'll discover the surprising homes and habits of our feathered friends. They'll also find out about how we can help protect birds and their...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
""There is the mammal way and there is the bird way." This is one scientist's pithy distinction between mammal brains and bird brains: two ways to make a highly intelligent mind. But the bird way is much more than a unique pattern of brain wiring, and lately, scientists have taken a new look at bird behaviors they have, for years, dismissed as anomalies or mysteries. What they are finding is upending the traditional view of how birds conduct their...
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