A Nest Full of Eggs
by Priscilla Belz Jenkins | 
Birdology
by Sy Montgomery |
In the Tall, Tall Grass
by Denise Fleming | 
Gotta Go! Gotta Go!
by Sam Swope |
The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
by Jack Kent |
Fossil
by Bill Thomson |
Carl and the Meaning of Life
by Deborah Freedman | 
Frank and Lucky Get Schooled
by Lynne Rae Perkins | 
Pond Circle
by Betsy Franco |
Songbird Journeys
by Miyoko Chu | 
Bird Sense
by Tim Birkhead | 
The Bird
by Colin Tudge |
Mama Built a Little Nest
by Jennifer Ward |
The Life of Birds
by David Attenborough |
Crows
by Candace Savage |
The Birds of Pandemonium
by Michele Raffin |
The Thing with Feathers
by Noah Strycker | 
Actual Size
by Steve Jenkins | 
An Egg is Quiet
by Dianna Hutts Aston |
Giant Squid
by Candace Fleming |
Kindergarten-Grade 4-The intricate characteristics of a variety of birds' beaks are presented skillfully through words and vividly painted, cut-and-sculpted-paper illustrations. The habits of birds and the information on how their beaks' composition allows them to eat are truly fascinating. The author explains that beaks can also help birds build nests (bowerbirds) or dig (bee-eaters). Some beaks change colors as the bird ages (seagulls) or during different seasons. The clear text is easy to follow, and students will enjoy hearing it read aloud or find it useful for reports. The lively style will facilitate rich discussion, while teaching the students the scientific facts of these feathered friends. Some of the featured species, such as song sparrows, are common, but others are quite exotic. A worthwhile resource for libraries and classrooms.