Superlative Birds

Get to know all about the best and brightest—and smelliest!—birds in Leslie Bulion''s award-winning collection of avian science poetry. You won''t even need binoculars!Ever wonder which bird has the loudest voice? Which one builds the biggest nest or has the most feathers? Get to know all about the best and brightest―and smelliest!―denizens of the bird world with this collection of nonfiction science verses.Award-winning science poetry author Leslie Bulion dedicates a variety of verse to these impressive birds and includes a science glossary, notes on poetic forms, and resources for more information in the back of the book. Witty drawings by Robert Meganck add another layer of fun to this humorous and informative gallery of the world''s most accomplished birds. Ideal for cross-curricular learning, including units on animals, birds, nature, and poetry.