In this retelling of an old English folktale featuring birds native to the U.S., Magpie patiently explains to the other birds how to build a nest. Some birds are impatient and fly off without listening to all the directions, however, and that is why, to this day, birds' nests come in all different shapes and sizes. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.

Explains the process and materials that chimpanzees use to build nests. This book s colorful photos, clear text, and A Closer Look feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps chimpanzees survive in the wild.

On Anna Maria Island, Florida, with her mother and younger sister, Lanie, for the summer vacation, twelve-year old Olivia is upset by her parents' divorce, especially as she has always been closest to her father who is not with them this year; she plans to lie low and nurse her hurt and anger--until she learns that the local population of sea turtles is threatened by her neighbor's beach house, and realizes that she has to do something about it.

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.

Focuses on the behaviors of various kinds of birds as they return to northern areas in the spring, claim territory, court, build nests, and lay eggs.

"El petirrojo, el águila calva, el pájaro carpintero, la golondrina risquera y el flamenco construyen nidos para proteger sus huevos. Esta obra documental ilustrada incluye un mapa de distribución y una actividad práctica "Construye como un pájaro," además de un glosario y otros recursos"-- Provided by publisher.

Bob the builder leaves Dizzy the cement mixer to guard a nest of eggs.

George does not feel ready to learn to fly, leave his nest, and go south with the other birds, despite his mother's encouragement, but when a strong autumn wind gets hold of the nest, he may have no choice.

Groups birds according to whether they are found in city and town, farm country, field and meadow, or woodland and then describes the birds, their nests, and their eggs.

Jack the cat gets much more than he bargained for when he decides to build the perfect nest to attract the perfect chicken.