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Overview
Discover why hummingbirds almost never walk on their feet and how these birds help flowers grow.
Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment.
With their beautiful coloring and impressive flying techniques, hummingbirds are a welcome sight in any backyard or garden. Readers will get a close look at these tiny, fascinating birds. . They will also learn how hummingbirds attract mates and raise their young and why some hummingbird species are beginning to disappear.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780531219355 |
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Publisher: | Scholastic, Inc. |
Publication date: | 09/01/2016 |
Series: | Nature's Children Series |
Pages: | 48 |
Product dimensions: | 6.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.20(d) |
Lexile: | 880L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Zooming through the Sky 6
Chapter 2 Speedy and Hungry 14
Chapter 3 Mates, Eggs, and Chicks 25
Chapter 4 Hummingbirds History 33
Chapter 5 Humans and Hummingbirds 37
Words to Know 42
Habitat Map 44
Find Out More 46
Index 47
About the Author 48
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