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Author
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, distilling knowledge from the author's own research and from her review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The text covers parrots' evolutionary history, foraging, mating, and social behavior, innate intelligence, and conservation status. The book is enhanced by an array of illustrations, including photos of parrots taken exclusively in their natural habitat"--Provided...
6) Parrots
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
This book briefly examines the behavior and habitats of the parrot.
7) Parakeets
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
10) Parrots
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the unique features of parrots. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, and threats. --Publisher
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered why parrots copy human speech? Do they really know what they re saying? When Parrots Speak introduces young readers to these amazing birds and the secret to how and why they imitate words to sound like humans. Fun facts and colorful photographs further enhance the book to help tell the story of these vocal learners. Also included are a Words to Know section to help students learn new vocabulary and a Further Reading section...
14) Time to fly
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
Just when Zoe is starting to feel at home in Ambler, Pennsylvania, living with her veterinarian grandmother and learning about a flock of wild parrots, her actress mother arrives to take her to a new home in Los Angeles.
Author
Series
Publisher
Guideposts Books
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Ornithologist Abigail Stanton has a knack for getting involved in mysteries on Sparrow Island. When the matriarch of a large but fractured family finds her exotic African gray parrot is missing, Abby works on discovering what has happened to it.
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
In 1970's San Francisco, Julie is excited to take care of Ivy's talking parrot while her friend is on vacation, but strange things are happening at Ivy's house and an old friend of Julie may be to blame.
17) Tough Boris
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
260L
Language
English
Description
Although he is a very tough pirate, Boris von der Borch cries when his parrots dies.
Series
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
From the wilds of Costa Rica to the suburbs of our own country, parrot owners, rescuers, breeders, and biologists involved in conservation programs share their stories and the stories of their parrots in this bittersweet and unforgettable film about the difficulties and consequences of keeping and caring for parrots as pets.
19) Terrific
Author
Publisher
Michael di Capua Books/Hyperion
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Description
Nothing seems to go right for Eugene, even when he wins a free trip to Bermuda, but while he is stranded on a tiny, deserted island after being shipwrecked, a broken-winged parrot tells him how to build a boat so that they can both be rescued.
Author
Series
Agent to the Paws Mystery volume 2
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The second in this hilarious cozy mystery series features a woman who is a talent agent for show biz animals and discovers that she has a talent herself: solving crimes. "Admirers of old comedy sketches and anyone looking for a laugh-out-loud mystery should pick up this series launch by Copperman." --Library Journal (starred) on Dog Dish of Doom "Readers will root for Kay to be more than pals with Sam Gibson, proprietor of Cool Beans coffee house--and,...
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