Download or read book Adventures with Talking Birds written by Catherine Hurlbutt and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1981 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author shares her experiences concerning training birds to talk.

Download or read book The Talking Bird the Singing Tree and the Golden Water written by Harpendore and published by . This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bahman, Perviz and Parizade are three siblings who spend much of their happy childhood climbing trees, building forts and shooting bows and arrows. One day a travelling dervish visits their humble cottage in the woods and talks about a mysterious bird kept prisoner by an evil sorcerer. The children set off to rescue the bird, but they must first get past the menacing danger that lurks along the steep rocky path to the bird's hideaway. Only then does the truth about a certain mystery finally emerge ... one that has haunted the sultan and his wife for nearly two decades. The Arabian Nights (also known as The One Thousand and One Nights) is an ancient collection of tales that have existed for thousands of years. Harpendore's Arabian Nights Adventures are beautifully retold versions of these ancient classics that are specially designed to appeal to children aged seven years and above. They are written in a warm and accessible style and include wonderful illustrations inside. With mischief and magic in equal measure, this series is sure to captivate readers everywhere. The Arabian Nights Adventures series is being released throughout 2016 and 2017. Stories to be included are: The Adventures of Prince Camar & Princess Badoura Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp Gulnare of the Sea Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor The Enchanted Horse The Talking Bird, the Singing Tree and the Golden Water The Merchant and the Genie The Tale of Zubaidah and the Three Qalandars The Adventures of Harun al-Rashid, Caliph of Baghdad The Three Princes, the Princess and the Jinni Pari Banou The Fisherman and the Genie The King's Jester (also known as The Little Hunchback)

Download or read book Bird Dream written by Matt Higgins and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PEN / ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing (2015 LONGLIST) “[P]erversely entertaining... In a truly intoxicating read that was hard to put down, Matt Higgins has managed to make real a world about as far removed from daily life as it gets.” --Daily Beast "Matt Higgins cracks open this astonishingly dangerous sport and captures the spectacular adrenaline surges it delivers."--The Wall Street Journal "[R]iveting... a must-read. A highflying, electrifying story." --Kirkus (STARRED) A heart-stopping narrative of risk and courage, Bird Dream tells the story of the remarkable men and women who pioneered the latest advances in aerial exploration—from skydiving to BASE jumping to wingsuit flying—and made history with their daring. By the end of the twentieth century BASE jumping was the most dangerous of all the extreme sports, with thrill-seeking jumpers parachuting from bridges, mountains, radio towers, and even skyscrapers. Despite numerous fatalities and legal skirmishes, BASE jumpers like Jeb Corliss of California thought they had discovered the ultimate rush. But all this changed for Corliss in 1999, when, high in the mountains of northern Italy, he and other jumpers watched in wonder as a stranger—wearing a cunning new jumpsuit featuring “wings” between the arms and legs—leaped from a ledge and then actually flew from the vertiginous cliffs. Drawing on intimate access to Corliss and other top pilots from around the globe,Bird Dream tracks the evolution of the wingsuit movement through the larger than life characters who, in an age of viral video, forced the sport onto the world stage. Their exploits—which entranced millions of fans along the way—defied imagination. They were flying; not like the Wright brothers, but the way we do in our dreams. Some dared to dream of going further yet, to a day when a wingsuit pilot might fly, and land, all without a parachute. A growing number of wingsuit pilots began plotting ways in which a human being might leap from the sky and land. A half dozen groups around the world were dedicated to this quest for a “wingsuit landing,” conjuring the pursuit of nations that once inspired the race to first summit Everest. Given his fame as a stuntman, the brash, publicity-hungry Corliss remained the popular favorite to claim the first landing. Yet Bird Dream also tracks the path of another man, Gary Connery—a forty-two-year-old Englishman—who was quietly plotting to beat Corliss at his own game. Accompanied by an international cast of wingsuit devotees—including a Finnish magician, a parachute tester from Brazil, an Australian computer programmer, a gruff hang-gliding champion-turned-aeronautical engineer, a French skydiving champion, and a South African costume designer—Corliss and Connery raced to leap into the unknown, a contest that would lead to triumph for one and nearly cost the other his life. Based on five years of firsthand reporting and original interviews, Bird Dream is the work of journalist Matt Higgins, who traveled the world alongside these extraordinary men and women as they jumped and flew in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Offering a behind-the-scenes take on some of the most spectacular and disastrous events of the wingsuit movement, Higgins’s Bird Dream is a riveting, adrenaline-fueled adventure at the very edge of human experience.

Download or read book Birdology written by Sy Montgomery and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the ladies: a flock of smart, affectionate, highly individualistic chickens who visit their favorite neighbors, devise different ways to hide from foxes, and mob the author like she's a rock star. In these pages you'll also meet Maya and Zuni, two orphaned baby hummingbirds who hatched from eggs the size of navy beans, and who are little more than air bubbles fringed with feathers. Their lives hang precariously in the balance-but with human help, they may one day conquer the sky. Snowball is a cockatoo whose dance video went viral on YouTube and who's now teaching schoolchildren how to dance. You'll meet Harris's hawks named Fire and Smoke. And you'll come to know and love a host of other avian characters who will change your mind forever about who birds really are. Each of these birds shows a different and utterly surprising aspect of what makes a bird a bird-and these are the lessons of Birdology: that birds are far stranger, more wondrous, and at the same time more like us than we might have dared to imagine. In Birdology, beloved author of The Good Good Pig Sy Montgomery explores the essence of the otherworldly creatures we see every day. By way of her adventures with seven birds-wild, tame, exotic, and common-she weaves new scientific insights and narrative to reveal seven kernels of bird wisdom. The first lesson of Birdology is that, no matter how common they are, Birds Are Individuals, as each of Montgomery's distinctive Ladies clearly shows. In the leech-infested rain forest of Queensland, you'll come face to face with a cassowary-a 150-pound, man-tall, flightless bird with a helmet of bone on its head and a slashing razor-like toenail with which it (occasionally) eviscerates people-proof that Birds Are Dinosaurs. You'll learn from hawks that Birds Are Fierce; from pigeons, how Birds Find Their Way Home; from parrots, what it means that Birds Can Talk; and from 50,000 crows who moved into a small city's downtown, that Birds Are Everywhere. They are the winged aliens who surround us. Birdology explains just how very "other" birds are: Their hearts look like those of crocodiles. They are covered with modified scales, which are called feathers. Their bones are hollow. Their bodies are permeated with extensive air sacs. They have no hands. They give birth to eggs. Yet despite birds' and humans' disparate evolutionary paths, we share emotional and intellectual abilities that allow us to communicate and even form deep bonds. When we begin to comprehend who birds really are, we deepen our capacity to approach, understand, and love these otherworldly creatures. And this, ultimately, is the priceless lesson of Birdology: it communicates a heartfelt fascination and awe for birds and restores our connection to these complex, mysterious fellow creatures

Download or read book Harvey s Wacky Parrot Adventure written by Eth Clifford and published by Aladdin Paperbacks. This book was released on 1991-05 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harvey and his least favorite cousin Nora become embroiled in the search for a hidden treasure somewhere in Uncle Buck's house, with the only clue to its location held by a loudmouthed parrot.

Download or read book Aladdin s Encounter with the Talking Parrot written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-04-07 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary: In the magical realm of Mirabell, deep in its ethereal forests, Aladdin, a kid who can't get enough of learning and adventure, meets Zazu, a talking parrot. His life would never be the same after he made this finding. Aladdin and Zazu are fated to meet and go on an amazing adventure together, made possible by Zazu's amazing power to give Aladdin three wishes. This chance meeting is the start of an exciting, difficult, and ultimately rewarding story that shows how important friendship and the desire to learn are. Aladdin's first wish for bravery puts him in danger and tests his resolve, causing him to face his fears as he faces the problems and trials that lie ahead. Instead of just trying to get attention for himself, his bravery gives the peasants hope, which is the true meaning of heroism. Aladdin's second desire for knowledge makes his search for self-discovery and enlightenment more in-depth. This wish shows Aladdin how important it is to make choices that help the people around him and don't just focus on his own wants. Aladdin's last wish is the most important part of his transformation because it shows how much he has changed and how much he has learned from his friendship with Zazu. Aladdin proves that he is a real Mirabell hero by making a wish for the town as a whole, which makes everyone happy. People in the area respect and admire him for what he does, which comes from the bravery and knowledge he acquired while traveling. He is a great example of caring for others and being a leader. In Mirabell, the story of Aladdin and Zazu turns into a tale. It teaches important lessons about being brave, being honest, and how important friendship is. Aladdin and Zazu learn the depths of knowledge, the complexity of real bravery, and the immeasurable value of real connections on their journey. Their story moves everyone in Mirabell and reminds them of the amazing things that can happen when people have open hearts and real friendships. This story can be heard beyond the magical forest by anyone who is brave enough to dream and believe. Chapter 1: The Mysterious Woods Mirabell's beautiful forest was in the middle of a very large country, bordered by tall mountains and rolling hills. There was nothing else like this woods in the world. People said it was a magical place with strange animals, magical air, and trees that could tell stories from the past. In stories, Mirabell was seen as a secret gem, with the strongest natural heart beating with magic and mystery. Since he was a little boy who loved to explore and learn, Aladdin had always been interested in Mirabell's stories. He heard stories as a child about its secrets and the mythical animals that lived there. Stories about animals that could talk, plants that could heal any illness, and hidden treasures were always going through his thoughts. Aladdin knew that there was excitement outside the walls of his small village. The sun was shining through the trees, and Aladdin thought it was time to go into the strange forest. He wasn't going to give up on finding the riches it held. With a sense of adventure in his eyes, he left the well-worn paths behind and walked into the woods. As soon as Aladdin walked into the woods, he was struck by how beautiful Mirabell was. With their green and gold leaves that sparkled like they were covered in magic, the trees stood tall and proud. A peaceful stream whispered secrets from the forest in the distance, and birds singing and leaves moving were all around us. Aladdin was filled with awe. He had never seen something so bright and lovely. It looked like the forest was greeting him and telling him to come discover its secrets. While taking in the sights and sounds of Mirabell, he kept going. His eyes were wide with awe. He would stop every once in a while, to look at a really pretty flower or hear a bird's song that he had never heard before. As Aladdin walked through the forest, he realized that Mirabell was a magical place. He thought that the trees were watching him and telling him how to move through the forest sometimes. He saw birds with feathers of many colors, bunnies that hopped very quickly, and what looked like a deer shining softly in the evening. These were animals he had only read about in books. His heart was full of wonder and happiness. He knew that everyone was counting on him to be there. With each breath, he felt like he was joining the magic of the forest. Every moment brought new surprises, and each step brought him closer to Mirabell's heart. Aladdin was drawn to more than just the magic and beauty, though. You felt like you were going on an adventure and joining a world with endless possibilities. He and Mirabell became close because of the unknown promise of finding and the mysteries of the forest they both shared. Aladdin was sure that somewhere deep in Mirabell, something amazing was waiting for him. He thought it would become a part of his life forever. As the day turned into night, Aladdin found himself in a clearing in the woods. The setting sun was casting a bright light on the trees. In the open, a talking parrot was stuck behind a downed branch. Aladdin had been looking forward to this moment for a long time. He knew that being in the middle of Mirabell would be an amazing experience. Aladdin couldn't help but think that this was the start of a wonderful journey because the parrot's eyes were sparkling with a cheeky and smart intelligence. Aladdin was allowed to enter Mirabell's magical forest as long as he told her the forest's most important secret. Aladdin was ready to go on a journey with his talking parrot that would be full of magic, friendship, and adventures beyond his wildest dreams. The mysterious animals and whispered secrets in the Mirabell forest gave Aladdin the best gift of all: the chance to go on a journey and make a friend for life. Chapter 2: The First Meeting In the middle of the magical Mirabell Forest, Aladdin's journey took a sudden turn. The air was filled with magic, and every leaf seemed to tell a story from the past. The boy had seen more of the forest than anyone in the town would have because he was fully aware of everything around him. He was driven by his desire to find the secrets that were hidden in the forest's dark corners. And it was right in this shade, under the tall tree and in the middle of the natural chorus, that Aladdin's life was about to change in a big way. Aladdin heard a low, muffled sound as he walked through the thick bushes. There was a mix of words and squawks coming from right in front of him. He had never heard anything like it before. Aladdin sped up and brushed away the ferns and sticks in his way because he was interested and couldn't get enough of exploring. He found out about a vision that he will always remember. A bird was sitting under a big branch that had come off an old tree. But this bird wasn't like most birds. In the dappled sunshine, its feathers sparkled like jewels and showed a beautiful range of colors. The parrot was definitely not a normal animal from the forest; his eyes were filled with intelligence. This was Zazu the talking bird, but Aladdin still didn't know what his name was. Aladdin moved slowly toward the bird because he didn't want to scare it. What the parrot said to Aladdin shocked him: "Help me, young traveler. I am trapped under this branch and cannot free myself." He had no idea that he would find a bird that could talk. He had read about these magical people that lived in the Mirabell forest, but he never thought he would meet one in real life. There was no thought behind what Aladdin did. He pulled and pushed on the branch as hard as he could until it finally moved enough for Zazu to get away. When the parrot said, "thank you," it flailed its wings, making a rainbow of colors against the green background of the forest. This made Zazu feel better, and he said, "Thank you, kind soul." "You saved me from a very bad fate. My name is Zazu, and I am in your debt." Aladdin was too stressed out. He had not only saved a chatty bird, but he had also met someone new in the strangest place. The first time Aladdin and Zazu met was when the little boy introduced himself. This was the start of an amazing journey. With his bright feathers and even more lively attitude, Zazu was unlike anyone else Aladdin had ever met. Aladdin had never heard the smart and wise bird talk about magical places hidden in forests and faraway places. As they talked, Aladdin understood that Zazu wasn't just a talking parrot; he had magical powers that came from Mirabell's heart.

Download or read book Parrot Island written by Marty Baker and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parrot Island: The Pirate Adventures is a children's/YA book that has a slightly different take than any other pirate book. Our story began with a simple question: Where do pirates actually get their parrots? Well, after digging through the secret archives of the Caribbean pirates, we found a clue. There is a small island shrouded in mystery that is home to parrots trained to be proper pirates' parrots. It's a very cinematic story that follows the adventures of Gabe, the son of Blackbeard's parrot who is chosen by the notorious pirate Sykes to join the crew of the Rusty Cutlass. Joined by his best friend Ponce, a portly grey parrot, the two parrots meet Bilge, a ship-smart rat who helps them during their adventures on the high seas. We feel this a genre-bending book in the plethora of Pirate Books for children. None that we could find is told from the parrot's perspective in such a fun and adventure filled way and includes two strong female characters- a woman pirate named Pearl and her parrot Fabiola. It's not about plunder and treasure, but understanding how to work together as a team and overcome big obstacles.

Download or read book The Pirate Parrot written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pirate Parrot Funny Adventure Children Story A Talking Parrot Leads Pirates on a Quest for More Than Gold The Pirate Parrot" is a whimsical adventure tale for children, filled with laughter and excitement. When a clever talking parrot joins a band of pirates, they embark on a quest for treasure, but soon discover that the true riches lie beyond gold. With witty banter and unexpected twists, this story takes readers on a thrilling journey where friendship and courage prove to be the greatest treasures of all

Download or read book What the Robin Knows written by Jon Young and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2012 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How understanding bird language and behavior can help us to see more wildlife.

Download or read book The Talking Bird the Singing Tree and the Golden Water written by Mansi Bagga and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mind of the Raven written by Bernd Heinrich and published by Harper Perennial. This book was released on 2007-05-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father," as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines, and in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and respect for these complex and engaging creatures, and through his keen observation and analysis, we become their intimates too. Heinrich's passion for ravens has led him around the world in his research. Mind of the Raven follows an exotic journey—from New England to Germany, and from Montana to Baffin Island in the high Arctic—offering dazzling accounts of how science works in the field, filtered through the eyes of a passionate observer of nature. Each new discovery and insight into raven behavior is thrilling to read, at once lyrical and scientific.

Download or read book How to Know the Birds written by Ted Floyd and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together whether city, country or suburbs." -- From book jacket.

Download or read book Max the Bad Talking Parrot written by Patricia B. Demuth and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 1990-05-03 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A misunderstanding causes a rift in the friendship between Mrs. Goosebump and Max the parrot, until a burglary brings an unexpected solution.

Download or read book Bird Talk written by Lita Judge and published by Flash Point. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeously illustrated tribute to birds of all kinds and the fantastic, funny, fascinating things that they do. Birds have lots of ways of communicating: They sing and talk, dance and drum, cuddle and fight. But what does all of the bird talk mean? Filled with gorgeous illustrations, this fascinating picture book takes a look at the secret life of birds in a child-friendly format that is sure to appeal to readers of all ages - whether they're die-hard bird-watchers or just curious about the creatures in their own backyards.

Download or read book Talking Birds written by Alice K. Flanagan and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 1996 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights a variety of parrots, mynah birds, and other birds that can talk.

Download or read book When Birds Could Talk Bats Could Sing written by Virginia Hamilton and published by Blue Sky Press (AZ). This book was released on 1996 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories, featuring sparrows, jays, buzzards, and bats, based on those African American tales originally written down by Martha Young on her father's plantation in Alabama after the Civil War.

Download or read book The Adventures of a Parrot written by Harry Stillwell Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: