Ostriches

What kind of bird cannot fly, stands more than six feet tall, lays eggs that weigh almost 5 pounds, and can run up to 40 miles per hour?An ostrich!Ostriches live on the dry plains of Africa with animals like elephants and cheetahs.Incredibly vivid photographs show the life cycle of these strange but beautiful birds as they grow from eggs to birds.With easy-to-understand text, this detailed book presents young readers with a thorough and entertaining look at the amazing ostrich.