Meet the ostrich! Learn about how this huge bird outruns the animals that hunt it. Elementary-aged readers will discover two different kinds of ostriches and how they live on African grasslands. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating, flightless birds. An African folktale explains why the ostrich holds its wings so close to its body. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers.