Central Kansas Library System

A gorgeously illustrated tribute to birds of all kinds and the fantastic, funny, fascinating things that they do. Birds have lots of ways of communicating: They sing and talk, dance and drum, cuddle and fight. But what does all of the bird talk mean? Filled with gorgeous illustrations, this fascinating picture book takes a look at the secret life of birds in a child-friendly format that is sure to appeal to readers of all ages - whether they're...

Ava is an American Avocet, a breed of shorebird who leaves her home at the Laguna Madre and travels 1,000 miles to stay for a season at the largest wetland complex in the interior of the United States. Cheyenne Bottoms, in the middle of Kansas, is home to millions of birds who stop during their annual migrations in the spring and fall, as well as a diverse population of wildlife who make a home there year-round. As Ava meets her mate and starts a...

From the woolly monkey to the woolly bear, there's much to discoverin an animal's name-- like where it is from, what it eats or what it looks like.

Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of some of the largest animals native to Africa including the elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, gorilla, Cape buffalo, lion, and ostrich.

The author lists several animals that many people would consider scary (sharks), ugly (bats), or creepy (spiders) then explains how they benefit their biological niche, and humans!

"Dive in to the depths of the ocean to discover different species of sharks in this nonfiction picture book with simple text and illustrations"--