Books with title the king of the hummingbirds

In this picture book, inspired by the life of Flannery O’Connor, a young fan of fowl brings home a peacock to be the king of her collection, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail. The girl goes to great lengths to encourage the peacock to display his plumage — she throws him a party, lets him play in the fig tree, feeds him flowers and stages a parade — all to no avail.Then she finally stumbles on the perfect solution. When she introduces the queen of the birds — a peahen — to her collection, the peacock immediately displays his glorious shimmering tail.This delightful story, full of humor and heart, celebrates the legacy of a great American writer.Includes an author’s note about Flannery O’Connor.

Called "flying jewels" by the early explorers, hummingbirds delight people of all ages with their antics, but many do not realize their important role in plant pollination or their usefulness in controlling insect pests like aphids and mosquitoes. Featuring stunning photographs taken by the author, "Helping the Hummingbirds" introduces children of elementary school age to the fascinating world of hummingbirds and teaches them how we can help these tiny, skilled aviators to flourish in our backyards. The print is large and the text accessible to competent elementary school readers; definitions of words that might be new are integrated into the text. There is a limited number of sentences on each page, so that children can enjoy the pictures and either read the book themselves, read it with help, or have the book read to them, depending on their age and reading ability. The main part of the book talks about the ruby-throated hummingbird, but there is a section near the back that briefly describes some of the hummingbirds found on the west coast and in southern states. Project ideas and a helpful and informative section at the end of the book are intended to engage the children and be a springboard for discussions on a number of interesting topics such as migration, the food chain, pollination and the principles of flight. This book is in the "Nature On Our Doorstep" series. “Nature On Our Doorstep” books are designed for children of elementary school age, but the real-life photos and attention to detail will make them attractive to people of all ages. Young children and their parents and grandparents will have fun learning about various aspects of nature in all its wonder and it is the author’s hope that they will be inspired to learn more about life in their back yard and to actively encourage it.

In this retelling of a Chippewa folktale, the birds won’t stop arguing until Old Mother Owl decrees that whoever flies highest and longest will be their king. "The nondescript wren, small but exceedingly clever, capitalizes on the strength of the mighty eagle. Rich and expresssive illustrations depict the birds in their many vivid colors [in this retelling of one of the world's oldest legends]." —BL. Notable 1988 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)

Not many readers know that hummingbirds double their weight as part of their preparation for yearly migration. That's just one of many incredible facts about their epic travels. Hummingbirds' fascinating journey between Mexico and the southern coastal United States can be thousands of miles long, and yet they weigh about the same as a penny. Through age-appropriate language accompanied by colorful graphics and full-color photographs, young audiences get an inside scoop into this massive migration. A map is also included to show the scope of the hummingbirds' mind-boggling trip.

A Great Fire Rages on the African Grasslands…But the Animals Don’t Know How to Save their Kingdom!Enemies must come together and fi gure out what to do. King Elephant has an idea, but will it put out the fire?A little hummingbird dares to offer another solution—but no one wants to listen to him. Will King Elephant finally pay attention to the little bird, or will the animal’s homeland be destroyed? In this beautifully illustrated book, an ancient African folk tale from Ghana comes alive through the grandfather storyteller (modeled after the author’s own grandfather who related this story to him many years ago)."The Heart of a Hummingbird" teaches children and adults alike what it means to have courage in the face of overwhelming adversity, of standing up for what you believe even when no one listens. "The Heart of a Hummingbird" will capture your imagination and empower you to always find a solution—no matter what!