McHale, Brenda
Summary: Sometimes the hoatzin is called a stinkbird because it smells so bad. It also has claws on its wings and flies poorly because it's digestive system is too heavy. What an interesting bird! This book highlights cool animals that fly in the air, from hummingbirds to bats to many kinds of birds. Readers won't be able to stop turning pages to find out weird, gross, and awesome facts about each...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing, LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 MCHTurner, Tracey
Summary: "Wings takes readers on a fact-packed flight over a fascinating subject. Written by Tracey Turner, it offers a bird's-eye view of the first airplanes, the fastest jet planes, beetles, birds, winged horses, flying dragons--even winged unicorns. There's fun, easy-to-read information on wings of all kinds, including plenty of STEM material, presented in a mixture of text and speech bubbles that's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 TURSummary: Fascinated by flight? In this episode of the PBS Scientific American Frontiers series, host Alan Alda takes the viewer on a captivating journey through the world of aviation. From the evolution of flight in primitive insects to the latest in high-tech aircrafts, Flying High explores the flight secrets of birds, insects, and airplanes. This program features individual stories of avionic...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1996