Birds Nonfiction

Did you know that a group of geese on land or water is called a gaggle? Or that schools of fish have tactics for evading predators? Learn how and why some of the animal kingdom's most interesting animal groups stick together for survival with this exciting new series!

The animal kingdom is full of look-alikes! Young listeners will dig into physical and behavioral traits of each animal. Beginning listeners will be able to tell these doppelgängers apart in no time!

How does a tadpole become a frog? How does a butterfly’s diet change from larva to adult? Follow insects, birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians as they transform into adults. Young listeners will hear about each animals as it completes its unique life cycle.

Gorgeous eyelashes. Flashy feathers. Silky hair. The animals in this book are far from drab and dull.

Blue scales. Pink wings. Purple feathers. The animals in this book are far from boring.

Penguins waddle slowly across the ice. But in the frigid waters, they zoom after prey. Learn how these birds stay warm in their polar habitat, how they raise their young, and how they find food while avoiding predators.

From sun up to sundown, this nonfiction book takes young nature explorers and zoologists through a day in the life of the emperor penguin. Discover their Antarctic home, eating habits, and fascinating behaviors. Plus, kids can continue exploring after the penguins go to sleep!

Macaws are among the most colorful members of the parrot family. These smart birds live in the rain forest. They use their bony tongues to crack into nuts and seeds. Find out more about these fancy fliers!

The world is full of colorful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and their behavior.

Falcons dive through the air. These birds of prey can reach speeds of more than 240 miles an hour! Their thin bodies and long, pointed wings help them go fast. Young listeners will be quick to learn all they can about fierce falcons.

Los loros no solo imitan el habla humana. Estas coloridas y pícaras aves suelen aparearse de por vida y algunas llegan a vivir más de 90 años. Aprende más sobre estas inteligentes aves.

Penguin is bored with its habitat! Follow Penguin as it tries out different places to live. Which habitat will make the best home for Penguin?

Puffins are seabirds with large beaks. They look like a cross between penguins and parrots. Their teeth point backward to help them catch fish. Find out more details about these unique birds.

Getting your first pet is a big step, and it requires a lot of responsibility. Filled with easy-to-understand text, these books give kids an introduction to all the tasks involved with pet care. This volume inclues Birds, Cats, Chinchillas, Dogs, Fish, Gerbils, and Guinea Pigs.

“Spellbinding.” —Rick Perlstein * “A clever, fast-paced read of dazzling originality.” —William I. Hitchcock “An excellent new book, both important and unsettling” (The New York Times), Ghosts of Iron Mountain unravels the astounding origins and far-reaching impacts of a...

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving Day by singing songs and learn why the turkey is such an amazing bird. Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Or that wild turkeys are intelligent, sensitive, and social animals? Kids will learn that wild turkeys sleep in trees and can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. Turkey jokes will make everyone laugh around the Thanksgiving Day table. Grab a fork and spoon and drive right into a delicious dish of learning!

On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last 91 kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds - the largest and most unusual parrots on earth - have suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand’s National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of 14 humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand.

Have you ever had someone say you had an eagle eye? This saying comes from the fact that eagles have excellent eyesight. An eagle can spot prey from up to one mile away! Eagles also have sharp talons and can fly at jaw-dropping speeds to capture prey. Listeners will learn about what makes eagles such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill listeners and give them a closer look at the lives of these awesome creatures.

When you think "bird nest", you think tree, right? Not for these little owls! Burrowing owls make their homes underground. Learn more about these pint-sized predators.

Spend a day and night in the tundra! Learn about this cold habitat through the intriguing animals that call it home. Catch breakfast mid-flight with a peregrine falcon. Spend the afternoon snoozing with an Arctic fox. Take an evening trek with a herd of caribou.