The Nature Kid's Guide to Ostriches: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Ostriches! (The Nature Kid's Guide to Animals! - Level 2 Readers)

Thump! A bird nine feet tall and 300 pounds sprints across the African plain at 45 miles per hour. It's an ostrich, and it couldn't fly even if it tried.There's way more to ostriches than their size. These remarkable birds can spot a lion from two miles away, kick hard enough to knock one down, and lay eggs that weigh as much as two dozen chicken eggs."The Nature Kid's Guide to Ostriches" is written for curious kids ages 7 to 12 who want to know what makes the world's biggest bird so extraordinary. How can an ostrich run for 30 minutes without stopping while a cheetah has to give up? Why do ostriches swallow stones on purpose? And how does one male keep 45 miles per hour steady while zigzagging to lose a predator?Short sentences and surprising facts fill every page. Your child will discover that ostriches have eyes bigger than their own brain, that male necks turn bright pink during mating season, and that one stride covers 16 feet, longer than a car. They'll learn how a male drops to his knees and waves his wings in a wild dance to win a mate, how chicks can run within days of hatching, and how ostriches share their nests with zebras and antelopes for safety.A book for every kid who thinks ostriches are the coolest thing at the zoo.Giant eyes, thundering feet, and a whole book full of wild facts your child will want to share.Thousands of young readers have explored the Nature Kids Guide series. Your child's next favorite bird is waiting on the African plain. Read more