A Hummingbirds Tale

An account of Squeak, a young ruby-throated hummingbird, chronicles the bird's rescue, its daily activities and behavior, its growth to maturity in the author's indoor garden, and its eventual release back into the wild.

A beautifully drawn comic book inspired by Japanese manga and Indigenous art and legend This powerful story about a brave hummingbird shares a message of environmental stewardship Hummingbirds have long been a symbol of wisdom and courage. In this breathtaking book, a hummingbird makes a valiant effort to put out a raging fire that threatens her forest home. She makes many trips over the burning woodland because her tiny beak can only hold one drop of water at a time. Her efforts show the other creatures in the forest that doing something—anything—is better than doing nothing at all. Will they join her in her fight to save their home? The hummingbird parable, which originates with the Quechuan people of South America, has become a talisman for environmentalists and activists worldwide committed to making meaningful change. This retelling, enlivened by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’ fabulous Haida-Manga illustrations, is suitable for all ages of would-be activists. Although environmental responsibility often seems like an overwhelming task, The Flight of the Hummingbird shows how easy it is to start and how great the effect could be if everyone just did what they could.

Provides full-color photographs that chronicle the life of a hummingbird, following the story of Honey, an adult female, and her two chicks, Ray and Zen, including building a nest, laying the eggs, hatching, and their first flight.

It's time for the biggest race among birds, and it's within the territory of an adventurous little hummingbird with a gift for flying. The fastest birds in the world will be there. It's a race like no other, but it's meant for bigger birds. It's time to be the first of his kind to not only THINK of entering, but to actually TRY to enter

From a Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The House of Broken Angels and Good Night, Irene, discover the epic historical novel following the journey of a young saint fighting for her survival. This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story.

The hummingbird parable, with origins in the Quechuan people of South America, has become a talisman for environmentalists and activists who are committed to making meaningful change in the world. In this simple yet powerful story, the determined hummingbird does everything she can to put out a raging fire that threatens her forest home. The hummingbird--symbol of wisdom and courage--demonstrates that doing something is better than doing nothing at all. In this revised edition of the best-selling book, the parable is supplemented by an informative fact page about hummingbirds and evocative artwork by internationally renowned artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas. Yahgulanaas's distinct and lively Haida Manga style complements the optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take responsibility for the planet.

A Hummingbird's Tale is a story written to teach kids about the different seasons and changes that come with it. Shy choose hummingbirds as the characters for her story as it's her grandmothers and mother in laws favorite birds. Sharing so many good memories and feelings into one book in hopes that the readers could capture the same feelings. Shy has a loving family of 4 older brother 2 adopted, a younger sister, 13 nieces and nephews, 2 step kids, with the hopes of having a big family of her own, and her fur baby Gabriel. Written by Deanna Redford of Red Deer,Alberta

"A Hummingbird's Story: How I Came to Be" provides you and your child the opportunity to witness one of nature's miracles.Samantha, a young female Costa hummingbird, shares her story of how “she came to be.” This tiny bird tells her own story of how she pecked her way into this world and then learned the lessons needed to survive outside the nest. In her delightful manner, Samantha begins by introducing her parents and then describing her home, the nest that her mother so painstakingly constructed. New vocabulary words are introduced and defined. Imaginations stretch as children ponder thought- provoking "Did you know?" facts. Written by an educator, "A Hummingbird's Story: How I Came to Be" combines science content, real photographs taken of the event, and simulated narration by the hummingbird herself to make this book a vital addition to a child's or teacher's bookshelf. Parents, teachers, librarians, and especially children will witness the beginning of this tiny bird's life as though they were there in person.

"Alida, the daughter of a Taíno chief, lives in paradise. One day, she is startled by a boy from the opposing tribe, the Carib. Meeting daily in a hidden place, Alida and the boy, Taroo, soon become friends--and then their friendship blossoms into something more. What will happen if someone discovers their forbidden love? A retelling of the Taíno legend of how the hummingbird came to be, this story brings an ancient culture--and a youg love--to colorful life."--Page [4] of cover.

An Aztec princess describes the Spanish conquest of Mexico. She is Huitzitzlin, 82, of the court of Montezuma and she tells her tale to a priest so history will know who the Aztecs really were. By the author of The Memories of Ana Calderon.