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Sometimes the hoatzin is called a stinkbird because it smells so bad. It also has claws on its wings and flies poorly because it's digestive system is too heavy. What an interesting bird! This book highlights cool animals that fly in the air, from hummingbirds to bats to many kinds of birds. Readers won't be able to stop turning pages to find out weird, gross, and awesome facts about each featured animal. And, they won't be able to stop themselves...
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Amicus Illustrated
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"Explore the skies and learn about the amazing heights insects and birds can achieve while flying. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources"--
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Head of Zeus
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
Have you ever dreamt you could fly? Or imagined what it would be like to glide and swoop through the sky like a bird? Do you let your mind soar to unknown, magical spaces? In Flights of Fancy, Richard Dawkins explains how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies. From the mythical Icarus, to the sadly extinct but spectacular bird Argentavis magnificens, from the Wright flyer and the 747, to the Tinkerbella...
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Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
Readers are sure to enjoy this interactive look at the animals that fill the skies above their heads. Simple, achievable text introduces a wide variety of winged creatures and basic facts about them. These early science concepts are paired with delightful illustrations of these animals in action. Readers are then encouraged to take action themselves by turning, touching, and shaking the pages in addition to other fun activities that enhance this
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Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
What do all the animals in this book have in common? They fly! The expertly crafted text uses a repetitive sentence pattern along with strong visual cues to support early readers as they build their reading skills and confidence. This 16-page book features repetitive and predictable text and incorporates high-frequency and familiar sight words. Children just learning how to read will love these colorful and engaging nonfiction books.
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Series
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Capstone Raintree
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that fly, and includes chapters on bats, insects, birds, and even flying fish and flying squirrels!"--
10) Wild fliers!
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Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
The Kratt brothers activate their creature powers to introduce readers to animals who can fly, including dragonflies, raptors, and bats.
12) Bats
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Series
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Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
This book focuses on Batman and the animal that informed his character, the bat! It breaks down the origin of Batman and explores the abilities and strengths that the animal and superhero share. Colorful photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index are also included.
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Publisher
Norton Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"Can Owls swim? Do woodpeckers eat wood? Are vampire bats real? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he introduces some of the most spectacular and unusual creatures soaring through Earth's skies with in-depth and often-bizarre facts. Flannery ties together concepts of climate change, evolution, conservation, and taxonomy throughout each animal's profile, firmly connecting it to its environment while sparking wonder...
16) In the air
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Facts On File
Pub. Date
2004
Description
Discusses life in Earth's skies, including its origins, variety, and migrations.
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Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
A stunning world-records book of animal flight, by the author-and-illustrator team behind the bestselling Book of Bones! Meet ten fascinating flyers through a series of superlatives - and guess who's who while learning about airborne animals. From the fastest (white-throated needletail) to the most acrobatic (flying fox bat), and from the best glider (colugo) to the best backward flyer (hummingbird), each master of flight is cleverly depicted in a...
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Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Wings takes readers on a fact-packed flight over a fascinating subject. Written by Tracey Turner, it offers a bird's-eye view of the first airplanes, the fastest jet planes, beetles, birds, winged horses, flying dragons--even winged unicorns. There's fun, easy-to-read information on wings of all kinds, including plenty of STEM material, presented in a mixture of text and speech bubbles that's perfect for readers aged 7 plus. With Fatti Burke's stylish...
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