"Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, many birds have enormous brains relative to their size. Although small, bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance...

A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother.

"A picture book about a nerdy birdy who just wants to hang out with the cool birds"--

On t.p.: A completey new guide to field marks of all species found in North America west of the 100th meridian and north of Mexico.

Describes the anatomy, hunting techniques, mating, nesting, and eating habits of birds of prey.

Make bird watching in Arizona even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela?s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There?s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don?t live in Arizona. This book features 145 species of Arizona birds, organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don?t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps,...

"An exhilarating exploration of the science and wonder of global bird migration. In the past two decades, our understanding of bird migration-the navigational and physiological feats that enable birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains, to go weeks without sleep, or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch-has exploded. Scientists have made astounding discoveries: certain species, such as thrushes, can avoid dehydration...

Pueblo Indian thinking has a style of its own, which is usually just as recognizable as a style of house or of village architecture. Pueblo culture, while it may point to differences in origin as well. When their pantheon was examined in "Pueblo Gods and Myths", the gods were found to express this diversity, and it was only the style of relating to these divinities that showed a common religion.

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of hawks, eagles, owls, and other kinds of birds of prey.