Ostriches

Ostriches may not fly, but they sure are fast! In fact, they are the fastest running bird in the world. In addition, they are world's largest birds. Facts like these, written in achievable language for beginning readers, draw in curious nature lovers from the first page. In this book, ostrich habitats, food, bodies, and babies are discussed, accompanied by full-color, up-close photographs of ostriches--including their adorably fluffy chicks! Close picture-to-text correlation aids reading comprehension and complete sentences helps with reading fluency practice.