Del Norte Public Library

When a pair of robins begins building a nest in Amelia Bedelia's swing set, she is torn between wanting to clear it off so that she can continue to slide down her slide, and giving up that fun so she can watch the birds raising their babies. She sides with the birds, and observing them informs her about her own family.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of robins.

"Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don't know! In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly illustrations, Eileen Christelow tells the story of two young robins' first year, and reveals plenty of little-known facts that are sure to captivate young naturalists....

This very simple book about robins combines familiar with fun. Readers will learn about this favorite common bird while strengthening reading skills and being wowed with great photographs.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to American robins. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

This book is an introduction to robins, describing how they look, what they eat, how they raise their young, where they live, and more.

Describes the life of the most popular songbird in the U.S.: how it builds nests and lays eggs, and how the eggs hatch and are cared for by the parents.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to robins, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their orange chests"--

"A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of robins, including how fledglings develop, their varied diet, threats from predators, and the treetop habitats of these backyard animals"--