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1) Wild fliers!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The Kratt brothers activate their creature powers to introduce readers to animals who can fly, including dragonflies, raptors, and bats.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
What do all the animals in this book have in common? They fly! The expertly crafted text uses a repetitive sentence pattern along with strong visual cues to support early readers as they build their reading skills and confidence. This 16-page book features repetitive and predictable text and incorporates high-frequency and familiar sight words. Children just learning how to read will love these colorful and engaging nonfiction books.
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Sometimes the hoatzin is called a stinkbird because it smells so bad. It also has claws on its wings and flies poorly because it's digestive system is too heavy. What an interesting bird! This book highlights cool animals that fly in the air, from hummingbirds to bats to many kinds of birds. Readers won't be able to stop turning pages to find out weird, gross, and awesome facts about each featured animal. And, they won't be able to stop themselves...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Readers are sure to enjoy this interactive look at the animals that fill the skies above their heads. Simple, achievable text introduces a wide variety of winged creatures and basic facts about them. These early science concepts are paired with delightful illustrations of these animals in action. Readers are then encouraged to take action themselves by turning, touching, and shaking the pages in addition to other fun activities that enhance this...
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Wings takes readers on a fact-packed flight over a fascinating subject. Written by Tracey Turner, it offers a bird's-eye view of the first airplanes, the fastest jet planes, beetles, birds, winged horses, flying dragons--even winged unicorns. There's fun, easy-to-read information on wings of all kinds, including plenty of STEM material, presented in a mixture of text and speech bubbles that's perfect for readers aged 7 plus. With Fatti Burke's stylish...
8) Bats
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This book focuses on Batman and the animal that informed his character, the bat! It breaks down the origin of Batman and explores the abilities and strengths that the animal and superhero share. Colorful photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index are also included.
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
World records book of animal flight. Meet ten flyers through a series of superlatives - and guess who's who while learning about airborne animals. From the fastest (white-throated needletail) to the most acrobatic (flying fox bat), and from the best glider (colugo) to the best backward flyer (hummingbird), each master of flight is depicted in a blueprint-inspired diagram, accompanied by text.
A stunning world-records book of animal flight, by the...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Birds, butterflies, and bats. These are the animals that soar above and around all over the world. How do they stay aloft? And why? This book highlights the adaptations that make the albatross, monarch butterfly, and common kestrel successful in the sky and their habitat. From body parts to behaviors, these adaptations are fascinating and engage readers with science content in a fun, fact-filled way. Age-appropriate language and detail are supported...
Author
Publisher
Head of Zeus
Language
English
Description
"The Wonder of Flight. The Science of Evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating and beautifully illustrated account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies. Do you sometimes dream you can fly like a bird? Gliding effortlessly above the treetops, soaring and swooping, playing and dodging through the third dimension. Computer games, virtual reality headsets, and some drugs can lift...
17) Animals that fly
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Raintree
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that fly, and includes chapters on bats, insects, birds, and even flying fish and flying squirrels!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Each book in this vibrant new nonfiction series explores the unusual abilities of five different animals, along with their habitat, diet, and behavior. Packed with photographs and fun facts, readers will learn all about these talented creatures that can fly, play, swim, and talk!"--
19) Magia latania
Author
Publisher
Świetlik
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Polish
Description
„Magia latania" to przepięknie zilustrowana książka z mnóstwem ciekawostek na temat stworzeń, które posiadają pewną niezwykłą umiejętność... potrafią latać! Kto z nas nie marzył kiedyś o uniesieniu się w przestworza? Dla niektórych zwierząt na Ziemi latanie jest ich codziennością. Poznajmy więc te niezwykłe istoty i dowiedzmy się, jak to się stało, że potrafią wzbić się w niebo! Bohaterami książki są nie tylko ptaki,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Illustrated
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the skies and learn about the amazing heights insects and birds can achieve while flying. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources"--
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