Why Are Ostriches So Big?: And Other Curious Bird Adaptations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781538203866)

Ostriches are the biggest birds on Earth. Not only that, they can run distances at about the same speed as a car on a city street! These adaptations are extraordinary, but other birds have even more bizarre adaptations! From gizzards to the many colorful mating displays, bird adaptations are covered in fun, engaging detail throughout this volume. The main content addresses curriculum topics such as animal body systems, life cycles, and more with an emphasis on the most fun information out there about birds and their odd adaptations.

Author: Patricia Fletcher
ISBN-10: 1538203863
ISBN-13: 9781538203866
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2017
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.30w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 191623 / Why Are Ostriches So Big? and Other Curious Bird Adaptations


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2017