Exploring the World of Hummingbirds

Exploring the World of Hummingbirds
Author: Tracy Read
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-09-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781536421705

There's no greater thrill than spotting one of these tiny birds in the garden, and young readers will be fascinated by how this avian machine works. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world, but they exploit every advantage that comes with th

The Hummingbird Book

The Hummingbird Book
Author: Lillian Q. Stokes
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2008-11-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 031604847X

Attract amazing hummingbirds to your backyard! With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny jewel-like birds to your own yard. With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny, jewel-like birds to your own yard. The Stokes Hummingbird Book provides all the information you need to bring hummingbirds up close, identify them, and understand their fascinating and varied behavior. The book includes: Range maps and full-color photographs to help you identify and locate hummingbirds Information on how to select the proper feeders, what to use in them, when to put them up, and when to take them down Advice on what flowers to plant to attract hummingbirds in your part of the country Amazing facts about hummingbirds, such as how fast they fly and how much they weigh Guidelines for photographing hummingbirds Complete information on hummingbird behavior, including flight displays, breeding habits, and feeding A special section on attracting orioles, with photographs and behavior guides for each of the eight species found in North America A resource list for hummingbird supplies

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds
Author: Michael Fogden
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 703
Release: 2014-05-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0062306405

Hummingbirds have always held popular appeal, with their visual brilliance, extraordinary flight dexterity, jewel-like color, and remarkably small size. This is the first book to profile all 338 known species, from the Saw-billed Hermit to the Scintillant Hummingbird. Every bird is shown life-size in glorious full-color photographs. Every species profile includes a flight map and key statistics, as well as information about behavior, plumage, and habitat. This authoritative guide has been annotated by the world's leading experts on hummingbirds and features a foreword by renowned birding author Pete Dunne.

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds
Author: Kate Riggs
Publisher: The Creative Company
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2022-03-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1640007423

Meet some of the world's smallest birds in this elementary introduction to hummingbirds. Small yet mighty, hummingbirds have incredible flying abilities, darting from flower to flower. They need all the nectar they can get to fuel their fast wings! Readers explore the hummingbird's features, behaviors, and habitats with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale shares a Mexican story about how these birds got their beautiful feathers.

Welcome to the World of Hummingbirds

Welcome to the World of Hummingbirds
Author: Diane Swanson
Publisher: Walrus Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781552853184

About the series: Each book in the Welcome to the World of Series introduces children to wildlife through color photographs, lively description and amazing facts.

Hummingbirds The Ultimate Hummingbird Book for Kids

Hummingbirds The Ultimate Hummingbird Book for Kids
Author: Jenny Kellett
Publisher: Bellanova Books
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2023-04-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 6192641447

Discover the Enchanting World of Hummingbirds! Introducing "The Ultimate Hummingbird Book," an engaging and beautifully illustrated guide designed especially for curious kids aged 9 and up. Dive into the fascinating lives of these tiny wonders and explore their unique features, habitats, and behaviors. What's Inside? • Introduction to Hummingbirds: Learn about their physical characteristics, dazzling colors, and the environments they call home. • Types of Hummingbirds: Uncover the diversity of over 300 hummingbird species and their unique adaptations. • Anatomy and Adaptations: Explore the incredible physical structures that enable hummingbirds to hover, zip, and fly like no other bird. • Feeding Habits: Discover the hummingbird's love for nectar, their remarkable feeding techniques, and their vital role in pollination. • Migration Patterns: Be amazed by the epic journeys these tiny birds undertake and the challenges they face during migration. • Breeding and Reproduction: Peek into the world of hummingbird nests, mating rituals, and how they care for their young. • Threats and Conservation: Understand the impact of habitat loss and climate change on hummingbirds and how we can help protect them. • Fun Facts: Enjoy a collection of interesting and little-known facts about hummingbirds that will leave you in awe. • Hummingbirds in Culture: Delve into the myths, legends, and cultural significance of these remarkable birds. Why Choose This Book? Specially designed for curious kids aged 9+, it's packed with engaging content and beautiful illustrations. Perfect for sparking a love for nature and the world of birds, it will inspire learning and foster a sense of wonder and curiosity. Embark on a captivating journey into the world of hummingbirds and inspire the young explorer in your life. Grab your copy of "The Ultimate Hummingbird Book" today and let the adventure begin!

Hummingbirds, Their Life and Behavior

Hummingbirds, Their Life and Behavior
Author: Esther Quesada Tyrrell
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1985
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Robert Tyrrell, the world's foremost photographer of hummingbirds, has successfully captured on film the utterly fascinating day-to-day activities of our colorful North American species. Included among the 235 full-color pictures are never-before-photographed sequences such as nesting, molting, preening and territorial aggression, as well as an unprecedented portfolio of hummingbirds feeding from wildflowers. Esther Tyrrell has written the accompanying illuminating text, by far the most complete and up-to-date information on hummingbirds ever assembled, which will make this book the definitive source for both scientists and the general reader for years to come. This lavishly illustrated volume opens with an introduction to this lovely family of

Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds

Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch
Publisher: Lerner Classroom
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 146779631X

"Readers will compare key traits of ruby-throated hummingbirds?their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle?to traits of other birds."--Amazon.com.

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds
Author: Laurel Aziz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Hummingbirds
ISBN: 9781552094877

An introduction to humingbirds, including their characteristics and habitats.

Welcome to the World of Hummingbirds

Welcome to the World of Hummingbirds
Author: Diane Swanson
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages:
Release: 2002-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781417633616

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of hummingbirds.