Did you know that the word 'swansong' comes from an ancient belief that while swans were silent throughout their lives, they sang a beautiful song on their deat

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In Birds in Spring, beginning readers will learn how birds mate and raise their young during the spring season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled

"As the days grow shorter and the air becomes colder, the spring birds fly south for winter--except for one nightingale with an injured wing. Unable to fly, the

Bob asks Dizzy to watch over a bird's nest while he is out on a job. Dizzy learns what it means to be responsible in this story that readers can read along with