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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003 · Est. 31 min read
Birds
By Caroline Arnold, Patricia J Wynne (Illustrator)
Discover the secrets of bird flight and survival.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 36 ratings
32 pages· 2,772 words· Est. 31 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the marvel of avian flight as you uncover how different birds hover, glide, and dive. Delve into the mechanics of their feathers and wings, revealing how each species' unique adaptations ensure survival. With detailed illustrations capturing these magnificent creatures in motion, this journey into the skies will leave you in awe of nature's engineering. What secrets do these flying machines hold?
From the publisher
Hovering, gliding, diving – how do birds do it? BIRDS: NATURE’S MAGNIFICENT FLYING MACHINES looks at how feathers, body structure, and wings vary from bird to bird. Readers will learn the mechanics of bird flight from takeoff to landing and discover how wing types meet the survival needs of each species. Popular science writer Caroline Arnold infuses this informative look at avian flight with her love of birds. Patricia J. Wynne’s exquisitely detailed illustrations show these amazing creatures in action.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 2,772
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- IG850L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.2
- F&P level
- ~T
- Scholastic level
- P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 68286
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2003
- First published
- January 1, 2003
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781570915727
- LCCN
- 2002010441
- OCLC
- 50198991
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