This beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of woodpeckers.In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill offers a colorful and informativ
From airplanes to football helmets, some of the greatest inventions of all time have been based on the natural abilities of plants and animals. Readers will learn how some of history's most imaginativ
The flesh-ripping teeth of piranhas, the hammering beaks of woodpeckers, and the defining characteristics of six other fascinating animals are explored in the newest titles in the popular Living Wild
The splash of red on black and white, the bird’s surprising size ? few backyard guests are more striking to behold than the Pileated Woodpecker. And what else can capture a bird watcher’s attention li
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of woodpeckers, nature's drummers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how woodpeckers take good care of their young. From hu
A basic introduction to woodpeckers discusses their habitat, behaviors, life cycle, enemies, and defenses, with information on how to identify and observe these birds.
This comprehensive guide to all 28 species of North American woodpeckers offers species profiles for extant and extinct species. Each entry includes a lovely photograph of the starring bird and inform
Woodpeckers remain one of the most popular families of birds, and they are certainly one of the more unusual. Their legendary ability to excavate holes in wood is well known, and they are uniquely ada
Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Woodpeckers to Helmets, readers will discover how the invention of helmets were inspired by woodpeckers. Bo
"Superb photographs and drawings." -- Choice "Highly recommended." -- Library Journal The distinctive pok pok pok sound of a woodpecker makes them easy to hear and identify, and watching one at work
