A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother.

"A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations"--

Follows a baby bird on its first flight, one that starts cautiously and ends with delight.

A simple depiction of a year in the life of a bird.

Takes you soaring through the sky and around the world in an exciting journey from the bird's distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety. Take an up-close look at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these creatures.

"Did you know that all birds of paradise live in one small area of the world? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment."--From https://www.bookdepository.com.

Exercises included: Common flicker : painting on pre-wet paper -- Cardinal (male) : painting on soaked paper -- Green heron : painting on dry paper -- Ring-billed gull : painting a loose background -- Baltimore oriole : underpainting with yellow -- White-throated sparrow : painting feather patterns -- Barn owl : painting intricate feather patterns -- Ruby-throated hummingbird : painting an open wing -- Red-tailed hawk : painting a frontal view --...

This illustrated book vividly depicts the most threatened birds on Earth. It provides up-to-date information from BirdLife International on the threats each species faces, and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 590 birds species are classified as Endangered or Critically Endangered, or now only exist in captivity. This landmark publication features stunning photographs of 515 of these species--including the results of a prestigious international...