Emus, the second largest birds in the world, can\'t fly, and maybe that\'s a good thing (Can you imagine the five-to-six foot creatures over your head?) One part of the problem stems from their weird feathers.
About the Author: Elizabeth "Beth" Thwing\'s diverse background includes a bachelor\'s degree in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts, an associate\'s degree in Fine Arts from Northwestern Connecticut Community College,.
Amazing Amusing Emus leads readers on a fun investigation of the birds\' past and present and poses thoughtful questions about their futures.
Discover where they originated and how they arrived in their current destinations. on some 5, 000 farms and in many other countries too.
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Today, the quirky critters thrive in wildly varying climates across most of the U.
Miraculously, these birds have survived, virtually unchanged, for millions of years and through drastic climate changes as the earth evolved.
And follow Stan\'s experiment that determines if his farm-raised birds can "remember" how their ancestors behaved in the wilds of Australia.
See how the female emu rules her roost-or does she? How does an unborn chick breathe? Learn what pipping, booming and grunting mean.
He guides the reader through the fun and the science of emus.
He understands why his clever emus behave as they do in captivity, and he\'s learned techniques for outfoxing them and their tricks.
Learn why Stanley, a Massachusetts farmer, raises the odd birds and loves this form of agriculture.
They edge closer to the action, study you with their beady eyes and probe objects with their beaks, trying to understand what you\'re up to.
Emus are curious beyond words.
Mild mannered emus enjoy interacting with people, and if you\'re hanging out nearby, a bird might do its best to get you to join in its game of "tag" or horsing around.
But there\'s much more Read why these birds are stuck on the ground, and see the skills nature\'s provided to compensate for this glitch in their development.
Emus, the second largest birds in the world, can\'t fly, and maybe that\'s a good thing (Can you imagine the five-to-six foot creatures over your head?) One part of the problem stems from their weird feathers
