"Listen to the birds! They are often very noisy. You can tell what kind of bird it is just by listening. It's fun to learn their sounds and to sing along"--

On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.

Children hear bird calls native to their areas as they go through their daily activities.

Publisher Annotation: With the chirp of a sparrow and the warble of a thrush, night turns to morning against a vivid, brightening sky. One by one, each bird wakes up and issues its call, with songs rising into a crescendo until a little bluebird calls for a hush-and finds its own voice. With bold shapes, deeply saturated colors, and simple language, Mary Murphy revels in the joy of sound and offers an ode to individuality sure to enchant the youngest...

Throughout the day and into the night various birds sing their songs, beginning with the woodpecker who taps a pole ten times and counting down to the hummingbird who calls once.

"Get up very early on a spring day. If you stay very still and listen closely, you'll hear a marvelous sound--the musicians of the Big Woods Orchestra are tuning up. Hoo-hoo! Tut-tut! Coo-coo! Frweet-weet! And then, the conductor announces it's time to begin. The birds of the Big Woods Orchestra welcome the morning in one voice!"--P. [4] of cover.

Have you ever wondered how birds know when to fly south for the winter? An introduction to bird behavior including how and why woodpeckers peck, how pelicans fly without flapping their wings, why birds sing, and more is explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text in this newest addition to the How Do series.  About the How Do series: These fully illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM...

Explains how to identify birds of the Midwest and Eastern United States.

"This illuminating tale simultaneously serves as a primer on the loon and a satisfying, well-paced chronicle of progress." -Publishers Weekly, starred review Ooo aaa woo woo! Papa Loon's voice calls out long and strong across the water. He warns of danger. He defends his family's home. He even wards off predators. But Peep! Eep! Squeak! Little Loon's voice is nothing like his Papa's. When an eagle attacks, will Little Loon find his voice in time?...