Birds Nonfiction

Bird-footed dinosaurs like Iguanodon were plant-eaters that could walk on two legs. Many of the dinosaurs in this group could run away from hungry predators. Others traveled in large herds to stay safe.

The Burgess Bird Book for Children (1919) is a classic nature book by Thornton Burgess, who introduces young listeners to the subject of bird life by means of a series of interviews within a story. Peter Rabbit and Jenny Wren interview Slaty the Junco, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, and many other common birds to learn about their appearance, their eating, mating and nesting habits, and their songs and calls. The text remains popular as an exceptional combination of information and entertainment.

Peck the ground. Lay some eggs. Chickens are at home on the farm.

On this adventure we're going to meet some BIG CATS! Get ready to learn about tigers, lions, leopards, and many more as we encounter these amazing animals in their natural habitats.

This audiobook is for children of all ages. It is for those who love birds, and for those who simply want to know more about our captivating world and its creatures. This audiobook is full of interesting facts that you surely would want to know about. The chapters of this audio cover general facts about birds, fun facts, and trivia about these winged creatures, and a closer look at some of the most popular birds known to man.

Relive exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Stories include: A New Look at Hummingbirds by Jack Myers, PhD, A Peep Inside a Hatchery by Lisa Amstutz, Birds that Flock to Fires by Sneed Collard III, Bringing Back the Bluebirds by Brett Mahoney, Bug-zilla on the Hunt by Mary Meinking, Chatty Birds by Stephanie Logue, Emme Loves Bees by Jane Resides, Flying Copycats by Patricia M. Newman, Hanging by a Thread by Sharon T. Pochron, PhD, Jumping Spiders by Bryan Reynolds, and more!

Eggs come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. Some eggs are hard. Other eggs are soft. Can you match each egg to its owner?

What do pet birds eat? Can you let your bird out of its cage? These questions and more are answered in this fun and engaging book for young listeners.

Dark, quiet places like barns are these owls' favorite hideouts. Just don't disturb barn owls, or they'll hiss and shriek! Learn more about these pale nighttime hunters.

Learn about penguins and their chicks.

Tweet! Tweet! Birds make fun pets. Some are small, and some are tall. Some are colorful, and some have crests. Young listeners will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet birds and discover why these feathered friends make amazing pets.

Find out about all of the basics about owning a bird. Learn about what birds eat, how to keep your bird happy, and general care.

Have you ever had someone say you had an eagle eye? This saying comes from the fact that eagles have excellent eyesight. An eagle can spot prey from up to one mile away! Eagles also have sharp talons and can fly at jaw-dropping speeds to capture prey. Listeners will learn about what makes eagles such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill listeners and give them a closer look at the lives of these awesome creatures.

Snowy owls make their homes in the icy white lands of the north. In these snowy places, they are perfectly camouflaged. Learn more about this giant owl!

Take to the skies with songbirds and raptors, and waddle with some flightless birds, too! Organized by animal-science reference topics such as anatomy, migration, and life cycle, Birds introduces young listeners to these feathered animals.

Falcons swoop out of the sky to snatch prey with speed and precision. Come soar through the skies with this swift hunter, and uncover the features that make it a fierce bird of prey.

In the glow of a full January moon, it is the great horned owl who first senses that it is the beginning of spring. With the first full moon - the moon of beginnings - the owl starts his annual courtship.

Penguins glide, slide, and dive. Find out what else these birds can do!

Toucans fill the rain forests with chatter. Learn all about these colorful birds and their habitats in Toucans.

Big, stately great horned owls with their hooting call and big orange eyes are the owls of scary stories. Learn more about these tufted hunters.