Bibliograph

Hummingbirds, facts and folklore from the Americas, written by Jeanette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks ; illustrated by Arienne Yorinks

Type

Label

Hummingbirds, facts and folklore from the Americas, written by Jeanette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks ; illustrated by Arienne Yorinks

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-60) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hummingbirds

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

553361292

Responsibility statement

written by Jeanette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks ; illustrated by Arienne Yorinks

Sub title

facts and folklore from the Americas

Summary

Hummingbird facts accompany tales from various peoples of the Americas to give readers an informative and cultural look at these amazing birds

Table Of Contents

Size and physical characteristics. Why the hummingbird's throat is red -- Diet and food. Why the hummingbird drinks nectar -- Plumage and color. How the hummingbird got its color -- Flight. How the hummingbird won the race -- Habitat. Why the hummingbird lives in the mountains -- Migration. Why the hummingbird migrates to Mexico -- Courtship and reporduction. Why the hummingbird is attracted to the color red -- Vocalization. Why the hummingbird has no song -- Predators. Why the hummingbird is a fearless warrior

Target audience

juvenile

Classification