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Hummingbird

Author : Natalie Lloyd

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 283 pages

File Size : 39,58 MB

Release : 2022-08-02

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1338654616

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A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book From the bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic comes a heartfelt story about a girl who -- armed with her trusty, snazzy wheelchair -- refuses to let her brittle bone disease stand in the way of adventure Twelve-year-old homeschooled Olive is tired of being seen as "fragile" just because she has osteogenesis imperfecta (otherwise known as brittle bone disease) so she's thrilled when she finally convinces her parents to let her attend Macklemore Elementary. Olive can't wait to go to a traditional school and make the friends she's always longed for, until a disastrous first day dashes her hopes of ever fitting in. Then Olive hears whispers about a magical, wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives near Macklemore. It’ll be the solution to all her problems! If she can find the bird and prove herself worthy, the creature will make her most desperate, secret wish come true. When it becomes clear that she can't solve the mystery on her own, Olive teams up with some unlikely allies who help her learn the truth about the bird. And on the way, she just might learn that our fragile places lead us to the most wonderful magic of all...



Flight of the Hummingbird

Author : Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas

Publisher : Greystone Books

Page : 66 pages

File Size : 21,74 MB

Release : 2012-01-06

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1926812395

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A beautifully drawn comic book inspired by Japanese manga and Indigenous art and legend This powerful story about a brave hummingbird shares a message of environmental stewardship Hummingbirds have long been a symbol of wisdom and courage. In this breathtaking book, a hummingbird makes a valiant effort to put out a raging fire that threatens her forest home. She makes many trips over the burning woodland because her tiny beak can only hold one drop of water at a time. Her efforts show the other creatures in the forest that doing something—anything—is better than doing nothing at all. Will they join her in her fight to save their home? The hummingbird parable, which originates with the Quechuan people of South America, has become a talisman for environmentalists and activists worldwide committed to making meaningful change. This retelling, enlivened by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’ fabulous Haida-Manga illustrations, is suitable for all ages of would-be activists. Although environmental responsibility often seems like an overwhelming task, The Flight of the Hummingbird shows how easy it is to start and how great the effect could be if everyone just did what they could.



Hummingbird

Author : Kimberly Greene Angle

Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 34,95 MB

Release : 2008-05-27

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1429998369

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Twelve-year-old March Anne Tanner's life is tied to the simple rhythms and cycles of the watermelon farm in Jubilee, Georgia, that she has grown up on. Thanks to Grenna, her grandmother and surrogate mother, March Anne has learned everything she needs to know about seeds, vine pruning, and harvesting melons and pumpkins. And although Grenna has tried to teach March Anne about her ancestors, March Anne has always been uncomfortable with the family name she's been given and doesn't like. And so, in secret meetings deep in the woods, March Anne and her two best friends form the Pseudonymphs, whose names change with the seasons. When Grenna suffers a heart attack, March Anne must face an uncertain future and confront her past. In the middle of it all, a ruby-throated hummingbird decides to winter at the Tanners' and becomes a source of delight and inspiration as March Anne prepares for Grenna's passing and journeys toward self-acceptance. This sweet and tangy debut introduces a memorable cast of characters who come to learn that grace can abide within and beyond the realities of pain and loss.



First Flight

Author : Noriko Carroll

Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing

Page : 124 pages

File Size : 23,38 MB

Release : 2006-03

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9780740757075

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Provides full-color photographs that chronicle the life of a hummingbird, following the story of Honey, an adult female, and her two chicks, Ray and Zen, including building a nest, laying the eggs, hatching, and their first flight.



The Theory of Hummingbirds

Author : Michelle Kadarusman

Publisher : Pajama Press Inc.

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 18,15 MB

Release : 2017-09-25

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1772780278

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"Hummingbirds and angels don’t need two good feet. They have wings." That's what Alba's mother always says. Of course, Alba doesn't have wings or two good feet: she has Cleo. Cleo is the name Alba has given to her left foot, which was born twisted in the wrong direction. When she points this out, though, her mother just smiles like the world has some surprise in store Alba doesn't know about yet. Well, Alba has her own surprise planned. After one final surgery and one final cast, Cleo is almost ready to meet the world straight on--just in time to run in the sixth grade cross-country race. Unfortunately, Alba's best friend Levi thinks there's no way she can pull it off. And she thinks there's no way he's right about the school librarian hiding a wormhole in her office. Tempers flare. Sharp words fly faster than hummingbirds. And soon it looks like both friends will be stuck proving their theories on their own.



Song of the Hummingbird

Author : Graciela LimÑn

Publisher : Arte Publico Press

Page : 228 pages

File Size : 43,15 MB

Release : 1996-04-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781611922929

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An Aztec princess describes the Spanish conquest of Mexico. She is Huitzitzlin, 82, of the court of Montezuma and she tells her tale to a priest so history will know who the Aztecs really were. By the author of The Memories of Ana Calderon.



The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

Author : Lisa See

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 384 pages

File Size : 13,93 MB

Release : 2017-03-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 150116631X

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A thrilling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa See explores the lives of a Chinese mother and her daughter who has been adopted by an American couple. Li-yan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. There is ritual and routine, and it has been ever thus for generations. Then one day a jeep appears at the village gate—the first automobile any of them have seen—and a stranger arrives. In this remote Yunnan village, the stranger finds the rare tea he has been seeking and a reticent Akha people. In her biggest seller, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, See introduced the Yao people to her readers. Here she shares the customs of another Chinese ethnic minority, the Akha, whose world will soon change. Li-yan, one of the few educated girls on her mountain, translates for the stranger and is among the first to reject the rules that have shaped her existence. When she has a baby outside of wedlock, rather than stand by tradition, she wraps her daughter in a blanket, with a tea cake hidden in her swaddling, and abandons her in the nearest city. After mother and daughter have gone their separate ways, Li-yan slowly emerges from the security and insularity of her village to encounter modern life while Haley grows up a privileged and well-loved California girl. Despite Haley’s happy home life, she wonders about her origins; and Li-yan longs for her lost daughter. They both search for and find answers in the tea that has shaped their family’s destiny for generations. A powerful story about a family, separated by circumstances, culture, and distance, Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane paints an unforgettable portrait of a little known region and its people and celebrates the bond that connects mothers and daughters.



The Good Good Pig

Author : Sy Montgomery

Publisher : Ballantine Books

Page : 239 pages

File Size : 21,9 MB

Release : 2006-05-30

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0345493818

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"In loving yet unsentimental prose, Sy Montgomery captures the richness that animals bring to the human experience. Sometimes it takes a too-smart-for-his-own-good pig to open our eyes to what most matters in life.” —John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog A naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures in remote jungles, Sy Montgomery had always felt more comfortable with animals than with people. So she gladly opened her heart to a sick piglet who had been crowded away from nourishing meals by his stronger siblings. Yet Sy had no inkling that this piglet, later named Christopher Hogwood, would not only survive but flourish—and she soon found herself engaged with her small-town community in ways she had never dreamed possible. Unexpectedly, Christopher provided this peripatetic traveler with something she had sought all her life: an anchor (eventually weighing 750 pounds) to family and home. The Good Good Pig celebrates Christopher Hogwood in all his glory, from his inauspicious infancy to hog heaven in rural New Hampshire, where his boundless zest for life and his large, loving heart made him absolute monarch over a (mostly) peaceable kingdom. At first, his domain included only Sy’s cosseted hens and her beautiful border collie, Tess. Then the neighbors began fetching Christopher home from his unauthorized jaunts, the little girls next door started giving him warm, soapy baths, and the villagers brought him delicious leftovers. His intelligence and fame increased along with his girth. He was featured in USA Today and on several National Public Radio environmental programs. On election day, some voters even wrote in Christopher’s name on their ballots. But as this enchanting book describes, Christopher Hogwood’s influence extended far beyond celebrity; for he was, as a friend said, a great big Buddha master. Sy reveals what she and others learned from this generous soul who just so happened to be a pig—lessons about self-acceptance, the meaning of family, the value of community, and the pleasures of the sweet green Earth. The Good Good Pig provides proof that with love, almost anything is possible.



A Hummingbird in My House

Author : Arnette Heidcamp

Publisher : Crown

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 44,30 MB

Release : 1990

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0517577291

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An account of Squeak, a young ruby-throated hummingbird, chronicles the bird's rescue, its daily activities and behavior, its growth to maturity in the author's indoor garden, and its eventual release back into the wild.



The Ultimate Guide to Hummingbird Feeders

Author : Barrett Williams

Publisher : Barrett Williams

Page : 102 pages

File Size : 47,53 MB

Release : 2024-08-29

Category : Nature

ISBN :

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**Discover the Enchantment of Hummingbirds Master the Art of Feeding with The Ultimate Guide to Hummingbird Feeders** Unlock the secrets to transforming your backyard into a vibrant sanctuary for one of nature’s most captivating creatures with *The Ultimate Guide to Hummingbird Feeders*. This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know to attract, nurture, and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of hummingbirds. Begin your journey with an insightful Introduction to Hummingbird Feeders, where you'll delve into the compelling allure of these tiny avian wonders and understand why they capture hearts worldwide. Explore the myriad of benefits that come with making your outdoor space a hummingbird haven. Gain a profound understanding of hummingbird behavior. Learn about their unique feeding patterns, territorial instincts, and seasonal migration habits. Armed with this knowledge, you can create an environment tailored to their needs. Navigate the world of Hummingbird Feeders with ease. Discover the various types available—from bottle to decorative feeders—and learn how to choose the best one based on material, size, and ease of maintenance. Chapter 5 reveals the essential food source for hummingbirds nectar. Perfect your DIY nectar recipes, make informed choices with store-bought options, and avoid harmful additives to ensure a safe dining experience for your feathered guests. Maintenance is crucial for the health of your hummingbird visitors. This guide covers best cleaning practices, mold prevention tips, and strategies for maintaining nectar freshness. Seasonal care tips ensure your feeders are ready to welcome hummingbirds year-round. Optimize feeder placement with insights into strategic positioning and safety measures. Create a hummingbird-friendly environment with the right plants, water features, and natural shelters. Troubleshooting common issues? This book has you covered, offering practical solutions for dealing with pests, ants, and even territorial disputes among hummingbirds. For enthusiastic bird watchers, advanced tips will help maximize the attraction and enjoyment of these enchanting birds. Involve your community with engaging ideas for education, participation in birdwatching clubs, and organizing feeder tours. Finally, conclude with a thoughtful discussion on conservation, ethical feeding practices, and ways to support hummingbird habitats. *The Ultimate Guide to Hummingbird Feeders* is more than just a book; it’s a gateway to creating an oasis that supports and celebrates these remarkable flyers. Embrace the joy and wonder of hummingbird watching today!