Those Peculiar Pelicans

by Cussen, Sarah R.; Weaver, Steve; Hammond, Roger

• ISBN13: 9781561643585
• ISBN10: 1561643580
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Pineapple Press

Summary

- Find out why pelicans are so peculiar.- You'll learn the answers to questions like these: How many kinds of pelicans are there? How do pelicans hunt for food? Do pelicans steal fish from fishermen? How high can a pelican fly? What do baby pelicans look like? Where do pelicans make their nests?- And you will even learn how to make a collage pelican and fold up an origami pelican.

Table of Contents

What kinds of pelicans will I see at the beach?	p. 9
How many kinds of pelicans are there?	p. 11
Where in the world do pelicans live?	p. 13
Why are Brown Pelicans special?	p. 15
How do pelicans hunt for food?	p. 17
How do Brown Pelicans dive-bomb fish?	p. 19
How much can pelicans fit in their beaks?	p. 21
Do pelicans steal fish from fishermen?	p. 23
Do other birds steal fish from pelicans?	p. 25
How much do pelicans eat?	p. 27
How big are pelican wings?	p. 29
How high can a pelican fly?	p. 31
How tall are pelicans?	p. 33
How many eggs does a pelican lay?	p. 35
What do baby pelicans look like?	p. 37
Where do pelicans make their nests?	p. 39
How do pelicans stay cool?	p. 41
What are the dangers to pelicans?	p. 43
Why do some Brown Pelicans look different from others?	p. 45
Who are the pelican's ancestors?	p. 47
Activities
Origami Pelican	p. 48
Collage Pelican	p. 50
About Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary	p. 52
Where to Learn More about Pelicans	p. 53
About the Author	p. 55
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