Awesome Ostriches

The ostrich is the largest bird on Earth. These flightless birds have short wings, but they can run extremely fast at up to 43 miles per hour. Their strong legs are powerful enough to kill large predators. Your avid explorers will learn intriguing facts about these grassland-dwelling birds. Where do they live? What do they eat? How big are their eggs? This book answers these questions and more. Age-appropriate text and attention-grabbing photographs make this book perfect for budding readers.