Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds in the world but they make up for their small size with unique talents and fearless flying. Ostriches are the world's largest bird, reaching up to 9 feet tall, weighing over 300 pounds, and able to run 40 miles per hour. Learn all about hummingbirds and ostriches in this book, their behaviors, their activities, and how they compare and interact with other birds and animals in nature. Color photographs capture the beauty and personality of these amazing birds. This book is a great learning and teaching resource for kids 8 to 80, providing a view into the world of birds as it intersects with ours. This is one of the "A Bird Book for Kids " series of books by Novare Lawrence whose passion is bringing our attention to the natural world and the creatures in it and especially to inspire kids and young adults to experience and appreciate nature firsthand."