Hummingbird

Classification: Bird
Groups can be encouraged to choose animals of different classes (reptiles, amphibians, mammals, etc.).
E-books and some videos are available free-of-charge for teachers via a one-time subscription at the Epic! website.
Consider using websites like SafeShare.TV and ViewPure to remove ads from websites.
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Videos
14 Interesting Facts about Hummingbirds (2:10)
Animated interactive educational website. This video contains 14 little-known facts about hummingbirds. Free content with subscription. (YouTube)
Hummingbirds (2:29)
Animal videos made especially for children.
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Portal Texts
Javier‘s Hummingbird
by Laura Driscoll
The Hungry Hummingbird
by April Pulley Sayre
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Research Books
A Hummingbird’s Life
by John Himmelman
About Hummingbirds: A Guide for Children
by Cathryn Sill and John Sill
How Small is a Hummingbird?
by Kurt Waldendorf
Hummingbird (Living Things)
by Rebecca Stefoff
Super Hummingbirds
by Karen Latchana Kenney
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E-books on GetEpic.com
About Hummingbirds: A Guide for Children
by Cathryn Sill and John Sill
Hummingbirds (Backyard Animals)
by Kristin Petrie
Hummingbirds (Backyard Wildlife)
by Megan Borgert-Spaniol
How Small is a Hummingbird?
by Kurt Waldendorf
Hummingbirds
by Kate Riggs
Javier‘s Hummingbird
by Linda Driscoll
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
by Chris Bowman
Super Hummingbirds
by Karen Latchana Kenney
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Skype a Scientist
Scientist: Melissah Rowe
Schedule a skype session with Melissah Rowe, who studies birds in the wild!
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