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Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of hummingbirds.
Quick Summary
If you've ever watched a hummingbird zip around a garden and wondered how it does that, this little book gives you the inside scoop. It packs a lot of cool facts like how a hummingbird can hover, fly backward, and beat its wings 80 times a second into a short, easy-to-read format that even early readers can handle. The author mixes clear photos with simple explanations, making it perfect for kids who love nature, need a quick research source, or want something a little more challenging than a typical picture book. Because it's only about a thousand words, it's a great choice for reluctant readers who get bored with long chapters, and it works well as a starter for a school project on birds. Parents will appreciate that the content is completely wholesome, full of fun facts that kids love to share, and it even includes a few simple suggestions for observing hummingbirds in your own yard. If your child enjoys this, they might also like the "National Geographic Kids: Hummingbirds" book, which goes a little deeper into the subject.