Trumpeter Swan |
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| Author:
| Gray, Leon |
| Series title: | Even More Supersized Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-283-98947-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | Bearport Publishing Company, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $17.95 |
Book Description:
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How big are trumpeter swans? With their wings stretched out, they are about as long as an 8-foot (2.4-m) rowboat! These large waterbirds live in North America and make their homes near lakes and ponds. Because of their huge size, trumpeter swans can fight off almost any predator. Get too close to a swan, and you ll hear the loud honking sound that makes it clear how this big bird got its name. In Trumpeter Swan: The World s Largest Waterbird, eye-popping color photos paired with...
More DescriptionHow big are trumpeter swans? With their wings stretched out, they are about as long as an 8-foot (2.4-m) rowboat! These large waterbirds live in North America and make their homes near lakes and ponds. Because of their huge size, trumpeter swans can fight off almost any predator. Get too close to a swan, and you ll hear the loud honking sound that makes it clear how this big bird got its name. In Trumpeter Swan: The World s Largest Waterbird, eye-popping color photos paired with simple, grade-appropriate text will engage children as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of this supersized animal. A comparison diagram is also included to show readers the animal in relation to a familiar object."