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1 About Birds 2nd edition jacket PRINTER:About Crustaceans Jkt/PLC 9/11/12 2:30 PM Page 1 ISBN $16.95 Children s nonfiction / Nature Sill / Sill About Birds About Birds Cathryn Sill, a former elementary school teacher, is the author of the acclaimed ABOUT series and the ABOUT HABITATS series. With her husband John and brother-in-law Ben Sill, she co authored three popular bird-guide parodies, including A FIELD GUIDE TO LITTLE-KNOWN AND SELDOM-SEEN BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA. John Sill is a prize- winning and widely pub lish ed wild life artist who illustrated both the ABOUT and the ABOUT HABITATS series and illustrated and coauthored the FIELD GUIDES. A native of North Carolina, he holds a B.S. in Wildlife Biology from North Carolina State University. The Sills live in Franklin, North Carolina. What do birds look like? What do birds eat? Where do birds live? What is a bird? P Exceptionally detailed and uniformly accurate...the Sills succeed admirably. School Library Journal (Starred Review) ISBN 13: ISBN 10: $16.95 About Birds A Guide for Children A Guide for Children Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill ABOUT BIRDS is a thoughtful yet entertaining first glimpse into the world of nature for young children. In this easy-to-read, informative companion to the other critically acclaimed books in her ABOUT series, author and teacher Cathryn Sill explains what birds are, how they live, and what they do. With the help of beautifully detailed paintings from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, this book explains the basic characteristics that all birds share, while offering a look into the variety of birds from the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the majestic bald eagle that fall into this fascinating category. An afterword provides further detail to inspire young readers to learn more about birds. ABOUT BIRDS will accurately answer the first questions of young naturalists and charm readers with the wonder and diversity of these animals. Jacket photos by Fred Eldredge, Creative Image Photography Printed in Singapore One almost expects the birds to fly off the pages...a wonderful visual introduction. Booklist
2 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:05 PM Page 1 About Birds A Guide for Children Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill
3 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:05 PM Page 2 For the One who created birds. Genesis 1:21 Published by PEACHTREE PUBLISHERS 1700 Chattahoochee Avenue Atlanta, Georgia About Birds Text 1991, 1997, 2013 by Cathryn P. Sill Illustrations 1991, 1997, 2013 by John C. Sill All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or any other except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior permission of the publisher. Illustrations painted in watercolor on archival quality 100% rag watercolor paper Text and titles set in Novarese from Adobe Systems Printed and manufactured by Imago in Singapore (hardcover) (trade paperback) Second Edition Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Sill, Cathryn P., About birds / written by Cathryn P. Sill ; illustrated by John Sill.-- 1st ed. p. cm. Summary: Text and illustrations introduce the world of birds from eggs to flight, from songs to nests. ISBN 13: / ISBN 10: (hardcover) ISBN 13: / ISBN 10: (trade paperback) 1. Birds--Juvenile literature. [1. Birds.] I. Sill, John, illus. II. Title. QL676.2.S dc CIP
4 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:05 PM Page 4 Birds have feathers. PLATE 1 Northern Cardinal
5 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:05 PM Page 6 Baby birds hatch from eggs. PLATE 2 American Robin
6 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 8 Some birds build nests on the ground. PLATE 3 Ovenbird
7 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 10 Some build in very high places. PLATE 4 Bald Eagle
8 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 12 And some do not build a nest at all. PLATE 5 Common Murre
9 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 14 Birds travel in different ways. PLATE 6 Canada Goose
10 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 16 Most birds fly, PLATE 7 Ruby-throated Hummingbird
11 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 18 but some swim, PLATE 8 Wood Duck
12 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 20 and others run. PLATE 9 Greater Roadrunner
13 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 22 Birds may flock together... PLATE 10 Red-winged Blackbird
14 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 24 or live alone. PLATE 11 Great Horned Owl
15 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 26 Birds use their bills to gather food. PLATE 12 a. Magnificent Hummingbird b. Evening Grosbeak c. Great Blue Heron d. Cedar Waxwing e. Vermilion Flycatcher
16 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 28 They sing to let other birds know how they feel. PLATE 13 Indigo Bunting
17 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 30 Birds come in all sizes. PLATE 14 Great Horned Owl, Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, Northern Cardinal, Indigo Bunting, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Wood Duck, Canada Goose
18 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 32 Birds are important to us. PLATE 15 Common backyard birds of Eastern North America
19 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 34 Afterword PLATE 1 There are more than 10,000 species of birds in the world. Over 700 species live in the United States and Canada. Feathers protect birds from the elements. Because feathers are so light and strong, they enable birds to fly. Northern Cardinals are popular backyard birds in eastern areas of the U.S. and parts of the southwest. They live in brushy places with dense cover. PLATE 2 Although all birds hatch from eggs, different species have different nesting habits. Female American Robins build cup-shaped nests in shrubs or trees from materials such as twigs, grass, feathers, and string. The nest is reinforced with soft mud and lined with fine grasses. American Robins are common across North America in many habitats, including fields, forests, shrub lands, tundra, and yards. PLATE 3 Birds use nests to protect their eggs and chicks from predators and bad weather. Nests built on the ground are often hidden or camouflaged. Ovenbirds are named for their small dome-shaped nests that resemble oldfashioned ovens. These birds nest in forests across Canada and the eastern United States. In winter Ovenbirds migrate to the southeastern United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. PLATE 5 Some birds scrape out a place to lay eggs right on the ground. Common Murres lay pointed pear-shaped eggs on rocky ledges. The elongated shape of the eggs causes them to roll in a circular motion, thus preventing them from toppling off the edge. Common Murres live on northern oceans around the world. They only come to shore to nest. PLATE 6 Most birds use flight to move around. Flying helps them get food, find a safe place to raise young, and avoid predators. Canada Geese are strong flyers. They are able to migrate hundreds of miles in spring and fall. Canada Geese are native to most of North America. They have been introduced in England, northwest Europe, and New Zealand. PLATE 7 Hummingbirds are able to fly forward, backward, sideways, and upside down. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are powerful fliers, beating their wings about 53 times per second. They nest in eastern North America and migrate to Central America for the winter. Many of them fly across the Gulf of Mexico in a single flight. PLATE 4 Many birds build nests above the ground, varying the height according to the needs of individual species. Bald Eagles usually nest in tall trees that provide a wide view. They nest on cliff faces or even on the ground in areas where tall trees do not grow. Bald Eagles live in most of North America. PLATE 8 Some birds swim underwater to find food and avoid predators. Others stay on the surface most of the time. Wood Ducks have webbed feet that enable them to swim. They are also strong flyers. Wood Ducks live in wooded swamps and forested waterways across parts of North America and western Cuba.
20 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:06 PM Page 36 PLATE 9 Birds that run spend much of their time on the ground. Most of them can also fly. Greater Roadrunners can run at speeds up to 18 mph (30 kph). They prefer running, but will fly to escape predators. Greater Roadrunners live in the southwestern United States and Mexico. PLATE 13 Birds use their voices to attract mates, defend their territory, and warn others of danger. Indigo Buntings are small songbirds that spend the summer in eastern and central North America. They migrate to Central America and the West Indies for the winter. PLATE 10 Some birds flock together in fall and winter for protection. Red-winged Blackbirds often form huge flocks made up of thousands of birds. During the nesting season the flocks separate and each pair claims its own territory. Red-winged Blackbirds live in North and Central America. PLATE 11 Many birds of prey are solitary except during the nesting season. Great Horned Owls live in different habitats across most of North America. They also live in parts of Central and South America. PLATE 12 Birds bills are shaped according to the food they eat. Birds also use their bills to preen their feathers, build nests, and defend themselves. Magnificent Hummingbirds live in the southwest United States and Central America. Evening Grosbeaks live in North America. Great Blue Herons and Cedar Waxwings live in North America, Central America, and northern parts of South America. Vermilion Flycatchers live in the southwestern United States, Central America, and South America. PLATE 14 Sizes of the illustrated birds: a. Great Blue Heron length 38" (96 cm), wingspan 70" (177 cm) b. Bald Eagle length 32" (81 cm), wingspan 80" (203 cm) c. Great Horned Owl length 20" (50 cm), wingspan 55" (139 cm) d. Canada Goose length 21½ 43" ( cm), wingspan 48 71½" ( cm) e. Wood Duck length 13½" (34 cm), wingspan 28" (71 cm) f. Northern Cardinal length 7¾" (19.6 cm) g. Red-winged Blackbird length 7¼" (18 cm) h. Indigo Bunting length 4½" (11½ cm) i. Ruby-throated Hummingbird length 3¾" (9½ cm) PLATE 15 Birds benefit human beings in many ways. They eat harmful insects, pollinate some flowers, disperse seeds, keep rodent populations down, and provide food for people. Observing birds brings great pleasure to people all over the world.
21 About Birds new edition:p /28/12 1:08 PM Page 38 GLOSSARY ABOUT... SERIES Camouflage colors or patterns on an animal that help it hide Migrate to move periodically from one region to another Predator an animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals Preen to straighten or clean feathers Species a group of animals or plants that are alike in many ways BOOKS BIBLIOGRAPHY ISBN HC ISBN PB ISBN HC ISBN PB ISBN HC ISBN PB ISBN HC ISBN PB BIRD (DK Eyewitness Books) A PLACE FOR BIRDS by Melissa Stewart (Peachtree Publishers) NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY FIRST FIELD GUIDE: BIRDS by Scott Weidensaul (Scholastic, Inc.) PETERSON FIRST GUIDES: BIRDS by Roger Tory Peterson (Houghton Mifflin Company) THE YOUNG BIRDERS GUIDE TO BIRDS OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA by Bill Thompson III (Houghton Mifflin Company) ISBN HC ISBN PB ISBN HC ISBN HC ISBN PB ISBN HC ISBN PB WEBSITES ISBN HC ISBN PB ISBN HC ISBN PB ISBN HC ISBN HC ISBN HC ISBN PB ISBN HC
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