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Why Are Ostriches So Big?: And Other Curious Bird Adaptations

AUTHOR Fletcher, Patricia
PUBLISHER Gareth Stevens Publishing (07/30/2017)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Ostriches are the biggest birds on Earth. Not only that, they can run distances at about the same speed as a car on a city street! These adaptations are extraordinary, but other birds have even more bizarre adaptations! From gizzards to the many colorful mating displays, bird adaptations are covered in fun, engaging detail throughout this volume. The main content addresses curriculum topics such as animal body systems, life cycles, and more with an emphasis on the most fun information out there about birds and their odd adaptations.
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ISBN-13: 9781538203866
ISBN-10: 1538203863
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 8.30 x 0.20 x 11.30 inches
Weight: 0.35 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds
Grade Level: 3rd Grade - 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level: Grade 2
Dewey Decimal: 598.14
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016056103
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Ostriches are the biggest birds on Earth. Not only that, they can run distances at about the same speed as a car on a city street! These adaptations are extraordinary, but other birds have even more bizarre adaptations! From gizzards to the many colorful mating displays, bird adaptations are covered in fun, engaging detail throughout this volume. The main content addresses curriculum topics such as animal body systems, life cycles, and more with an emphasis on the most fun information out there about birds and their odd adaptations.
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