Index, maps and bibliography in Volume II Includes gazetteer, bibliography, index and map of Colorado

When a baby bird hatches while his mother is out searching for food, he leaves the nest for a series of adventures to try to determine his mother's identity.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces cranes to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Fascinated by the colors, shapes, sounds, and movements of the many different birds she sees through her window, a little girl is happy to discover that she and they have something in common.

Uses simple story narratives to introduce a variety of birds.

In this picture book a string of birds on a telephone wire plays a game of telephone, with the usual mixed up results.

Includes index and appendix

"Always a popular group of birds, raptors symbolize freedom and fierceness. In this...guide, these traits are portrayed in hundreds of...color photographs showing raptors up close, in flight, and in action--fighting, hunting, and nesting...these images enhance the comprehensive, authoritative text, which goes far beyond identification to cover raptor ecology, behavior, conservation, and much more." -- Jacket.

Vultures use their long, broad wings to circle the skies, looking for an easy meal. Come soar with this bird of prey, and uncover the features that make it a skillful scavenger.

One day, amidst the usual chirps, tweets, and caws, a little brown bird decides to try singing a new song and sets off an interesting reaction.