Presents fun facts about all kinds of birds, from penguins to chicks to bald eagles. Includes glossary.

"Ruby, a very small bird in a very big world, is looking for a friend, so she introduces herself..."--

Based on a True story. In 1918 the quiet life on a farm is suddenly threatened by the arrival of the first World War. Aware of their responsibility to help against the enemy, a clumsy but bold group of Carrier Pigeons along with their sidekick engineer mouse become messengers to try and save the life of a battalion of American soldiers.

Sometimes friendship isn't easy. Will Giraffe and Bird become the best of friends?

Presents information on the habitat, physical characteristics, habits, and diet of parrots and other large birds frequently kept as pets

After her family is exiled from the capital of Tsaretsvo, Olga must use her wits, cunning, and forbidden magic to rescue her kidnapped sister, Mira, and return home from the Republic of Birds. Inspired by Russian folklore.

"This book is an engaging and interesting compendium of bird facts. Presented in a format similar to that of Lawrence Millman's Fungipedia, the book contains alphabetized entries on all things birds- from basic biology, through taxonomy, to folklore and potted biographies of key figures in the development of ornithology. Entries are written with a general audience in mind, but are charming enough to attract expert birders as well. The book has roughly...