Meet the Hummingbird: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
About this ebook
These birds are called hummingbirds because of the sound they make. Their wings beat so fast that it makes a humming sound.
Many people like these birds. Let us learn more about them.
Many hummingbirds have very bright feathers on their head and neck. These feathers shine in the light.
Not all of them have bright colors. Some are just tan or gray.
This book is a shortened version of our popular “Hummingbirds: Acrobats of the Air" and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1282 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the hummingbird. They will find out the answers to these questions:
What sounds do hummingbirds make?
How many eyelids do hummingbirds have?
Can hummingbirds smell?
How much does a hummingbird eat?
And many more!
Ages 5 to 8
Reading Level: 2.1
LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
About the author
Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the Amazing Animals series, the Miss Jones series, and a number of books in the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series.
Caitlind is also an accomplished speaker. She has given numerous talks to children and school classes. She also gives talks and seminars for writers on topics ranging from creating believable characters to publishing e-books.
She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
