Hummingbirds A Beginner’s Guide
Hummingbirds: A Beginner’s Guide by Laurel Aziz, published by Firefly Books in 2002, is an illustrated exploration of these remarkable birds. This 64-page book provides an overview of the unique characteristics of hummingbirds, from their impressive size variations to their extraordinary metabolic rates. The text highlights fascinating details about their physiology, including their rapid heartbeats and powerful wing flapping, making it a captivating read for those interested in nature and wildlife.
Readers will find a wealth of information about hummingbirds, including insights into their behavior and habitats. The book is designed to engage young readers and those new to birdwatching, featuring stunning full-color photographs that enhance the learning experience. With a focus on animals and nature, this guide serves as an accessible introduction to the world of hummingbirds, making it suitable for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these extraordinary creatures.
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The hummingbird brings a whole new meaning to the word “unique.” Boasting the smallest bird in the world, this family ranges in size from the two inch long bumblebee hummingbird to the giant hummingbird, which reaches a length of eight inches. The hummer’s metabolism is as powerful as the engine of a high-performance race car, its heart pumping at a stunning 1,260 beats per minute to maintain a steamy body temperature of 105 degrees F. Its mighty chest muscles account for more than one third of its weight and allow it to flap disproportionately large wings at a dizzying 50 to 200 times per second. No wonder a hummingbird sighting in a backyard garden is cause for delighted celebration. In Hummingbirds: A Beginner’s Guide, award-winning writer Laurel Aziz explores these details and many more, bringing to life this tiny force of nature. Hummingbirds is illustrated throughout with stunning full color photographs.
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