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Birds : what do flamingos, owls, and penguins get up to all day? / [Dr. Alex Bond ; [illustrator] Henry Rancourt].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Day in the life (Neon Squid (Firm))Publisher: New York, NY : Neon Squid, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781684492855
  • 1684492858
  • 9781838992705
  • 1838992707
Other title:
  • Day in the life : birds [Spine title]
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Welcome to the world of birds -- The dawn chorus -- Rise and shine -- Bower building -- Pebble thieves -- The dance of the flamingos -- Nests and eggs -- Eggs in the nest -- Keeping eggs warm -- Imposter in the nest -- The special chicks -- Flight -- A long flight -- Soaring high, swooping low -- Hungry penguins -- Dinnertime -- Back to the burrow -- A sweet treat -- Sky dancing -- Bedtime snacks -- The silent assassin.
Summary: "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.Summary: "A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story for kids about birds, following owls, flamingos, penguins, and more over the course of one day"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 598 B711 Available 33111011054430
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Set over a 24-hour period, meet speedy ostriches, tiny hummingbirds, and majestic eagles in this kids' nonfiction book about the coolest birds in the world.

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. Witness incredible moments including:

* A bald eagle on a fishing trip
* Pink flamingos dancing to impress potential mates
* A barn owl hunting in the dusk

Beautifully illustrated by Henry Rancourt and packed with animal facts, Birds (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the incredible roles wild birds play in ecosystems across the globe.

Also available: Bugs , Big Cats , Sharks , Horses

Includes index.

Welcome to the world of birds -- The dawn chorus -- Rise and shine -- Bower building -- Pebble thieves -- The dance of the flamingos -- Nests and eggs -- Eggs in the nest -- Keeping eggs warm -- Imposter in the nest -- The special chicks -- Flight -- A long flight -- Soaring high, swooping low -- Hungry penguins -- Dinnertime -- Back to the burrow -- A sweet treat -- Sky dancing -- Bedtime snacks -- The silent assassin.

"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.

"A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story for kids about birds, following owls, flamingos, penguins, and more over the course of one day"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 6-8 Neon Squid.

Grades 2-3 Neon Squid.

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