Author Description

The tiny hummingbird is a fascinating fowl. Among the smallest birds in existence, the hummingbird darts from flower to flower, its long beak and beating wings a blur in the air. These amazing creatures enthrall us with their and speed, as well as with their colorful feathers buzzing sound. In this new book, kids will learn all about the hummingbird: how much they weigh, how fast they fly, and how they suck nectar from blossoms. They'll discover that hummingbirds have 1,000 feathers -- compared with swans or geese which have more than 25,000. They'll find out that a hummingbird is the only bird whose wings don't bend. They'll learn that hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly in reverse. In fact, Hummingbirds is bursting with engaging information about these very appealing creatures. Packaged with feeder parts, Hummingbirds comes with detailed instructions on how to recycle a plastic pop bottle into a hummingbird feeder. Kids will watch in wonder as these diminutive birds flock to their yards to partake of the nectar the kids made themselves. The book also offers hints for planting the flowers hummingbirds prefer, as well as migration habits, and when and where to watch for mating and nesting. Hummingbirds is a comprehensive and captivating look at one of nature's most interesting animals.