Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Author: Robert Sargent

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780811726887

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"Irresistible to bird-watchers and nature lovers." -- Booklist, 4/1/98 "It is hard to categorize these books. They are detailed life histories, not quite monographs but far more than typical one-species books for general audiences. If they were larger, and hardback, they would be coffee-table books, too well-written and too informative to be merely pretty picture books. Whatever they should be called, they are successful and should be read. I look forward to others in the series." -- Eirik A. T. Blom Bird Watchers Digest, March/April 98

Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds

Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch

Publisher: Lerner Classroom

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 146779631X

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"Readers will compare key traits of ruby-throated hummingbirds?their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle?to traits of other birds."--Amazon.com.

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Author: June Osborne

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-07-22

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 0292787987

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In this invitingly-written book, June Osborne paints a fully detailed portrait of perhaps the best-known hummingbird in the United States, the ruby-throat. There is no mistaking a hummingbird. Even people who hardly know a robin from a sparrow recognize that flash of iridescent feathers and the distinctive hovering flight. So popular have “hummers” become that even casual birdwatchers now travel great distances to hummingbird hot spots to see masses of birds in their annual migrations. Drawing from her own birdwatching experiences, June Osborne offers an “up close and personal” look at a female ruby-throat building her nest and rearing young, as well as an account of a day in the life of a male ruby-throat and stories of the hummers’ migrations between their summer breeding grounds in the United States and Canada and their winter homes in Mexico and Central America. In addition to this life history, Osborne recounts early hummingbird sightings and tells how the bird received its common and scientific names. After an overview of hummingbirds’ distinctive ways of feeding, flying, and conserving energy, she offers a detailed description of the ruby-throat that will help you tell females from males, immature birds from adults, and ruby-throats from similar species. Osborne also takes you on a visit to the “Hummer/Bird Celebration!” at Rockport, reviews hummingbird banding programs, and explains how to attract hummingbirds to your yard or apartment balcony.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

Author: Chris Bowman

Publisher: Bellwether Media

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1681031620

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The wings of ruby-throated hummingbirds are incredible machines, beating nearly 53 times per second and strong enough to fly across the Gulf of Mexico in a single trip! Common in North America, these birds are a delight to observe as they zoom and hover in backyards and gardens. Learn more about ruby-throated hummingbirds in this brightly colored read!

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Migration
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Migration

Author: Susan H. Gray

Publisher: Cherry Lake

Published: 2020-05-21

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1534172084

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Follow the ruby-throated hummingbird's journey to Mexico and Central America in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Lives of North American Birds
Lives of North American Birds

Author: Kenn Kaufman

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 708

ISBN-13: 9780618159888

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The bestselling natural history of birds, lavishly illustrated with 600 colorphotos, is now available for the first time in flexi binding.

Nature Notes from Maine: Puffins, Black Bears, Raccoons & More
Nature Notes from Maine: Puffins, Black Bears, Raccoons & More

Author: Ed Robinson

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781630850081

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A collection of stories and images to celebrate the natural world around us. This book makes a great gift for anyone who loves Maine wildlife. It was written by Harpswell's Ed Robinson. All proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the work of Harpswell Heritage Land Trust to preserve special places in Harpswell and educate and engage our community.

A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America
A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America

Author: Sheri Williamson

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9780618024964

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Covering 31 North American species, with more than 250 color photos and 33 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide to hummingbirds. Introductory chapters cover the natural history of hummingbirds, ways to attract and feed them, and major hot spots in the United States and Canada for observing these fascinating birds. The 31 color plates illustrate 28 species, 7 hybrid combinations, 3 forms of albinism, and 4 species of sphinx moths often mistaken for hummingbirds. Species accounts provide in-depth information on plumage, molt, songs and calls, wing sounds, similar species, behavior, habitat, distribution, taxonomy, and conservation concerns. Detailed range maps show breeding, non-breeding, and year-round distribution, migration routes, and records outside expected areas of occurrence.

My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird
My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird

Author: Paul Meisel

Publisher: Holiday House

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 0823443221

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Tiny but mighty! A ruby throated hummingbird tells his own life story in this funny, bright, informative entry to the critically acclaimed Nature Diary science series. May 15: Today I poked my way out of this tiny egg. With Mom feeding him insects and nectar, Ruby T. Hummingbird is soon able to beat his wings and fly--up, down, backward, and forward--and forage for himself. But don't be fooled! This elegant creature can turn into a fierce fighter if another hummingbird tries to feed on his flower--or his hummingbird feeder. June 21: This flower is MINE! No you don't. A second test of his strength comes when he migrates to a warmer climate in the fall and a cooler climate in the spring. March 1, 5 a.m.: I'm off! Wish me luck. Children will love poring over the bright, highly detailed illustrations and pondering ideas about nature. The book includes a glossary and further information in the back of the book. Both art and text have been vetted for accuracy by an expert. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Don't miss the other books in The Nature Diary Series! Each one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too! Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors. My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis: CCBC Best-of-the-Year List, AAAS /Subaru Finalist, Leaping Lizards Top 10 Read-alouds, SCIENCE Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choices My Happy Year by E. Bluebird: A Junior Library Guild Selection My Stinky Summer by S. Bug: A Junior Library Guild Selection