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Hummingbirds facts and folklore from the Americas

Hummingbird facts accompany tales from various peoples of the Americas to give readers an informative and cultural look at these amazing birds.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Larson, Jeanette
Other Authors:	Yorinks, Adrienne
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, c2011.
Subjects:	Hummingbirds > Juvenile nonfiction. Folklore > North America > Juvenile nonfiction. Folklore > South America > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:	Hummingbird facts accompany tales from various peoples of the Americas to give readers an informative and cultural look at these amazing birds.
Physical Description:	64 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-60) and index.
ISBN:	9781580893329 (hbk.) 1580893325 (hbk.) 9781580893336 (pbk.) 1580893333 (pbk.)
Author Notes:	"Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures that have captured the imagination of people for thousands of years. Since they are only found in the Americas, the myths and legends about this tiny bird originated from the peoples of North and South America. These native cultures wrote stories to offer explanations for the behavior and physical characteristics of this graceful species- Why does the hummingbird drink nectar? What accounts for its amazing flying abilities? Why is the hummingbird attracted to the color red? Jeannette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks have compiled facts and folklore about these intriguing fliers that will answer these questions and many more. Readers will also get a glimpse into the different cultures that have been transfixed for centuries by this bird, as well as learn many interesting scientific facts discovered by modern-day ornithologists. Adrienne's bold and unique mixed-media quilts illustrate the hummingbird in nature and the mystery of these birds in ancient folklore. Substantial back matter includes an index, a glossary of terms, suggested further reading and websites, a bibliography, sources, resources, and a list of hummingbird sanctuaries."