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Royston, Angela

Birds

32 pp. | Heinemann | January, 2015 | Library ISBN 978-1-4846-0750-3 $26.65 | Paper ISBN 978-1-4846-0757-2 $7.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4846-0794-7
(3) K-3 Animal Classifications series. Following a brief introduction to birds' identifying characteristics and the concept of scientific classification, two-page spreads provide a general overview of physical attributes and adaptations, nesting and chick-rearing behaviors, and subcategories such as water birds. Captioned photos are well chosen; an occasional spread features exceptional birds (e.g., the swift, which sleeps while it flies). A quiz is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

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