Hummingbirds: facts and folklore from the Americas

Hummingbird facts accompany tales from various peoples of the Americas to give readers an informative and cultural look at these amazing birds

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Main Author: Larson, Jeanette (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Watertown, MA Charlesbridge 2011
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Summary:Hummingbird facts accompany tales from various peoples of the Americas to give readers an informative and cultural look at these amazing birds
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-60) and index
Size and physical characteristics. Why the hummingbird's throat is red -- Diet and food. Why the hummingbird drinks nectar -- Plumage and color. How the hummingbird got its color -- Flight. How the hummingbird won the race -- Habitat. Why the hummingbird lives in the mountains -- Migration. Why the hummingbird migrates to Mexico -- Courtship and reproduction. Why the hummingbird is attracted to the color red -- Vocalization. Why the hummingbird has no song -- Predators. Why the hummingbird is a fearless warrior
Physical Description:64 p. col. ill. 26 cm
ISBN:9781580893329
1580893325
9781580893336
1580893333

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