Description: This title introduces readers to the towering ostrich and the tiny bee hummingbird. Young readers will enjoy learning fun facts about these winged wonders, including what they have in common and how they are different. Future bird watchers will be drawn to unique color photographs of these speedy birds and their vastly different habitats. The book includes an activity or craft, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, infographics, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.
Brief description: Christine Zuchora-Walske studied literature, communications, and publishing at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Denver. She has been writing and editing children's books and articles for more than twenty years. She writes about science, history, and current events. Her books have made the IRA Teacher's Choice list and the NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students list. Christine lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two children.