parrots

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how parrots get their colorful feathers and how their colors help them attract mates, warn off predators and rivals, and camouflage. Color photos and . . . leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about parrots, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their . . . bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery"--Provided by publisher.

"Mah Jahan is a rich merchant who travels far and wide to trade her goods. When leaving for India, she promises to bring back a gift for her talking parrot. All that the parrot requests is for her to go to the jungle and ask his friends if they have any messages for him. But when she delivers their message, she learns an important lesson about how to treat the ones you love..."--Back cover.

"Louisa is a tiny parakeet with a huge dream: to be a Broadway star. But no matter what she does, everyone keeps telling her she's too small to make it big! When a chance at her big break comes, Louisa learns that no matter how small you are, with a little talent and a lot of hard work, you can do anything--even be on Broadway"--Provided by publisher.

"There are more than 300 kinds of parrots, and they're found in warm places like rain forests all over the world. These colorful, noisy birds are some of the most recognizable on Earth. Beginning readers will love learning more about them in low ATOS text and accompanying full-color photographs that show the many sizes and colors of parrots. A helpful "Words to Know" section introduces body parts and the rain forest habitat and a simple table of contents and index show readers textual elements of nonfiction books"--.

"This collection includes two novels inspired by Creepshow, Shudder's anthology TV series based on the 1982 horror comedy classic. When Bea moves to a new town, she is determined to do two things: get on the dance team at school and find new friends. What she doesn't expect is for one of those friends to be a ghost, or for that ghost to be jealous of her dance crew. If Bea wants to keep the peace, she has to do what her new friends want. But at what cost? [In Pretty Polly,] Casey has always loved animals. Dogs and cats are fine enough-not that his dead-beat dad has ever let him have one. But what he really wants is an African Grey Parrot. When he finally gets his wish, it's almost too good to be true. The parrot, Dorian, sings and talks and learns new tricks so fast. Dorian is incredibly smart--maybe too smart for his, and Casey's, own good"--OCLC.

"Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can't read the words inside. So while they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English ("Dough. Masa"), and Mia learns some Spanish too, but it's still hard for Abuela to learn the words she needs to tell Mia all her stories. Then Mia sees a parrot in the pet-shop window and has the perfecto idea for how to help them all communicate a little better. An endearing tale from an award-winning duo that speaks loud and clear about learning new things and the love that bonds family members."-- From Amazon.com.

"Mia's Abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can't read the words inside"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of parrots and discusses specific species such as the African gray parrot, macaw, and kakapo.

"Kira helps out at an animal sanctuary in Australia"--.

"A funny, noisy parrot comes into Jack's world and brings him closer to his dad in an unexpected and moving way"--Provided by publisher.