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1) Ostriches
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of ostriches. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a labeled diagram, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
2) Ostriches
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This installment in the Superpower field guide series features the silly-looking, surprisingly fierce ostrich. This two-toed torpedo has the largest eyes of any animal on dry land--and can outrun most horses.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When Tallulah Jones was thirteen, her grandmother plucked her from the dank Oakland apartment she shared with her unreliable mom and brought her to the family ostrich ranch in the Mojave Desert. After eleven years caring for the curious, graceful birds, Tallulah accepts a job in Montana and prepares to leave home. But when Grandma Helen dies under strange circumstances, Tallulah inherits everything--just days before the birds inexplicably stop laying...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles dreams of life outside the small town of Burr Oak Michigan, but when she stumbles on the opportunity to learn ostrich-riding with the infamous Madame Marantette her obligations to her family on the farm threaten to derail her dreams of a bigger life. Includes photographs and information on Madame Marantette.
10) Gran huevo
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
Una mañana, la gallina se despierta y encuentra un gigantesco huevo en su nido. ¡Éste no es su huevo! Aquí te va una pista: ¡El huevo tampoco es de ese zorro astuto!
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Ostriches and cheetahs are some of the world's fastest animals. In this high-low title, reluctant readers will learn what would happen if these two speedy animals crossed paths. Vibrant images and engaging text highlight weapons and attack moves, while special features show off top speeds, size, range, and more. Readers will not want to miss this fast-paced title!"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Retells fifty animal-themed tales from around the world. This collection of fifty lively retellings by Angela McAllister of favorite animal-themed fables, myths, legends, and stories about creatures big and small from different cultures.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real -- it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen"--...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
What would a safari be without the avian delights you are sure to encounter in Africa? Ostriches, eagles, flamingos, herons: Africa is home to countless species of truly amazing birds. Examine the stunning world of Africa's birdlife, and see what equipment you need to make the most of your birding safari.
15) Schappi
Author
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A collection of absurdist comics short stories navigating etiquette and diplomacy within the vicissitudes of the animal kingdom: from proud ostriches to racist mice, and delicious-looking weasels."--
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
One of the most interesting events in the animal kingdom is bird migration by flight. What are the physics of bird flight? Why have some of the world’s most interesting birds, like penguins and ostriches, lost the ability to fly? Do wings serve a purpose other than flight? Find out here.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In Vesper Flights, Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best loved essays with new pieces on topics ranging from nostalgia for a vanishing countryside to the tribulations of farming ostriches to her own private vespers while trying to fall asleep. Meditating on notions of captivity and freedom, immigration and flight, Helen invites us into her most intimate experiences: observing songbirds from the Empire State Building as they migrate...
18) Vesper Flights
Author
Language
English
Description
The New York Times–bestselling author of H is for Hawk explores the human relationship to the natural world in this "dazzling" essay collection (Wall Street Journal).
In Vesper Flights, Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best loved essays, along with new pieces on topics ranging from nostalgia for a vanishing countryside to the tribulations of farming ostriches to her own private vespers while...
In Vesper Flights, Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best loved essays, along with new pieces on topics ranging from nostalgia for a vanishing countryside to the tribulations of farming ostriches to her own private vespers while...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A Knopf
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Pearl lives on a ranch where her chores include collecting eggs and feeding ornery ostriches. She has three older brothers, who don't coddle her at all. And she knows a thing or two about horses, too. One day, Pearl's brothers get cushy jobs doing stunts for this new form of entertainment called "moving pictures." They're the Daredevil Donnelly Brothers, a Death-Defying Cowboy Trio. Before she knows it, Pearl has stumbled into being a stunt girl...
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