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Explores a wide range of bird species and the nests they build, from the miniature bee hummingbird's nest up to the tall nests of the dusky scrubfowl.

Amelia Bedelia's after-school routine includes playing on her swing set every day, but when she discovers that robins are building a nest atop her slide, she watches them raise a family, instead.

Annie and her bunny watch and wait as a nest is built above the porch swing, and eventually they get to see the mother bird feeding her babies.

How does a bird make its nest? Very carefully! Many birds build intricate nests out of twigs, leaves, feathers, mud, even dollar bills and clothespins. Some nests are gigantic, housing hundreds of birds or weighing as much as a car, while others are just large enough to keep one egg safe and warm. Whether simple or fancy, every species finds a unique way and clever place to raise its young.

An English folktale adaptation set in the U.S., in which Magpie patiently explains to the other birds how to build a nest but is not heeded by some impatient ones, who fly off without listening to the directions. Includes extension activities.

"Hard Hat Hank and his hardworking crew must rethink their plans when some birds build a nest on the construction site"-- Provided by publisher.

One day when Albert is at his window, two cardinals come to build a nest in his hand, an event that changes his life.

"Describes how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, deconstructing all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This spectacularly illustrated book features 300 full-color images and more than 35 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound...

Nature lovers will be fascinated by how animals solve the problem of locating safe places in which to live and raise families.

While Basil the school janitor is napping, birds build a nest atop his head and when the eggs hatch, he becomes a proud "dad" to the chicks.