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Compare a hummingbird and an ostrich; the differences are striking! One is tiny and hovers in the air like a helicopter. The other is massive and stays grounded, sprinting rather than flying. Though opposite in many ways, hummingbirds and ostriches share features such as feathers and wings that mean they are both birds. Discover how all birds are alike in this informative title.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2012

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August 10, 2025
I loved the book if you like the sound of these you NEED to get this book if you LOVE birds and want to learn about facts about them and lastly if you want a quick and easy book and personally I like the sound of all those (TABLE OF CONTENTS the animal kingdom 4 that are birds? 6 feathers and flight 12 worlds fastest 18 big name birds 20 glossary 22 to learn more 23 index 24)
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January 1, 2013
Just right for an emerging reader who is looking for the chance to learn some beginning facts. This does just enough without overcomplicating the matter. The photography is very clear and engaging and the book does an admirable job of explaining some basic matters of biological classification, which a teacher will appreciate though a student might not see as terribly important yet. Good elementary library book.
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September 26, 2016
My favorite bird is the Peregrine Falcon because it looks like he has golden feathers on the bottom of his body.
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