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Description
This book presents an introduction to the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of grouse. It describes the natural environment where grouse live and their habits in the wild. The book is written for middle grade readers at a 5.0 reading level.
Quick Summary
Packed with weird animal facts that make grouse the most interesting birds in the forest, this book reveals how these feathered drummers survive freezing winters, why their strange booming sound travels for miles through the woods, and the surprising places they hide across North America. Kids will love discovering the bizarre mating dances, the special chest feathers that act like drums, and how these bird survivors have adapted to live in some of the toughest environments on the continent. If your kid loves the weird and wonderful animal facts found in Magic Tree House nature guides, they'll be totally hooked on these surprising grouse secrets. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who enjoy short, fact-filled reads about wildlife and want to impress their friends with bird knowledge no one else knows.