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by David Anderson (Author)
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats over 1,000 times per minute? Or that they are the only birds on earth that can fly backward, sideways, and even upside down?
Hummingbirds aren't just pretty, they're the superheroes of the bird world! Your young reader is about to discover how these tiny flying jewels do things no other bird on Earth can do.
"The Nature Kid's Guide to Hummingbirds" takes children ages 6-12 into the amazing world of these hovering wonders. How do hummingbirds fly backward and even upside down? Why must they eat every 10 to 15 minutes just to stay alive? And how can they remember every single flower they've ever visited?
Written for Level 2 readers in short, easy-to-read sentences, this book is packed with incredible facts. Your child will learn how hummingbird wings beat 80 times per second (that's where the "humming" comes from!), why mother hummingbirds build stretchy nests out of spider silk, and how some hummingbirds migrate nearly 4,000 miles every year.
Perfect for kids who love animals, and reluctant readers who you can't seem to convince to read anything.
There's something magical about hummingbirds-they're tiny enough to fit in your hand but tough enough to fly thousands of miles. When the facts are this incredible, kids forget they're even reading.
After they read this book, don't be surprised if your child wants to set up a feeder and watch for these incredible visitors!
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