"Northern rockhopper penguins and colorful pufflegs are two examples of endangered birds. Few of them exist in the wild. Other birds have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to help?"--Page 4 of cover.

A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching. "Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...

"Coastal birds are often found high in the sky, walking on the sand, and perched on rocks. These cool creatures have adapted to their coastal habitats, and readers explore these adaptations and much more about the lives of birds on the coast in this fun and fact-filled guide. Fact boxes alert readers to important information, and the clear and concise main text supplements elementary science curriculum topics. Colorful photographs with helpful captions...

"Introduces readers to facts about pet bird behavior, unique characteristics, and need-to-know basics"--

This title is a simple introduction to the Northern cardinal, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter shows the states where Northern cardinals are the official birds (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Text and illustrations introduce the world of birds from eggs to flight, from songs to nests.

"Captivating photographs and easy-to-read text introduce the earliest readers to some familiar birds and their behaviors. Includes tools for teachers, table of contents, words to know, and index."--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces cardinals to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about birds: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of birds in their natural environment."--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to roadrunners. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--