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"Growing up to 9 feet (2.7 m) tall and weighing up to 350 pounds (158.8 kg), ostriches are the biggest and heaviest birds in the world. Although they can't fly, they can run at staggering speeds up to 43 miles (69.2 km) per hour. They can cover up to 16 feet (4.9 m) in a single bound! Their long, strong legs and two-toed, sharp-clawed feet make them formidable adversaries. In this exciting book, readers will learn about the ecological importance of...

"In Emu or Ostrich?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these large birds. Carefully leveled text relays what the birds look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each bird side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even...

"The world's biggest bird, the ostrich, is showcased in this leveled reader about its habitat, body parts, and behavior. Includes a search-and-find feature to reinforce key vocabulary"-- Provided by publisher.