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Weird Birds
Did your readers know that there are birds that can make sounds like barking dogs or car alarms, and chicks that spit vomit at enemies? Stunning, full-color photographs complement each spread of easy-to-read text. Students get an amazing glimpse into the unusual world of weird birds in this easy nonfiction reader.
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Kids love strange creatures and this series has plenty of strange creatures. Did you know the Kiwi is the only bird with nostrils at the end of its beak? The nostrils help it smell the worms in the dirt! The construction of each book places a "Words to Know" page at the beginning. This is a good idea because so many of the terms might be new vocabulary. The photographs are stunning and show these creatures in their elements. The series would be an appropriate support to classroom science lessons about animal adaptations. I know these books will get quite a bit of use in my library. The end matter in each book includes books and websites as further resources, as well as photo credits. Recommended., Library Media Connection January/February 2010
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