Birds

Birds is a nonfiction picture book for kids that follows the world's most remarkable birds through a single 24-hour day. Written by ornithologist Dr. Alex Bond in the style of a nature documentary, it introduces speedy ostriches, tiny hummingbirds and majestic eagles as they fight, dance and play from morning to night.

Readers see moments such as a bald eagle on a fishing trip, pink flamingos dancing to attract mates and a barn owl hunting at dusk. Gentle science explanations along the way suit budding biologists, and the pages are full of animal facts.

Henry Rancourt illustrated the book, which encourages children to notice the roles wild birds play in ecosystems around the world. It is part of the A Day in the Life series, whose other titles are Bugs, Big Cats, Sharks and Horses.