"This revised edition surveys key aspects of woodpeckers, describing these birds who act as nature's drummers' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how woodpeckers care for their young."--
"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Woodpeckers treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these wood-boring birds.
Covering all of the 198 species of woodpeckers in the world, a comprehensive volume, illustrated in color, offers information on identifying characteristics, similar species, distribution, migration, habitat, geographical variations, voice, ...
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces woodpeckers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behaviors of many species of woodpeckers found throughout the world; also discusses some of the threats to their survival.
Simple text and photographs introduce woodpeckers along with their physical and behavioral characteristics.
Woodpeckers can peck up to 20 times per second. Special air pockets protect the woodpecker’s brain from injury. Woodpeckers peck on wood to search for food, to create homes, and to communicate.
Beginning readers will learn all this and more throughout the pages of this title. Bright photos match the text, while fun features provide additional information about relatives, food, and more!
The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search the woods and deserts for quick-tapping Woodpeckers.