Pets

Birds

Written by Sarah J. Keller

Copyright 2001 Isaveatree.com

ISBN 0-9714299-0-1 (50 Book Set)

Table Of Contents

Bird cages………………………….……8

Perches and mirrors………………......12

Tricks……………………………….….14

Talking birds…………………………..18

Glossary…………………………...……24

Index……………………………………25

Books to read and web sites to visit…..26

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A bird is an animal that lays eggs. It has feathers and wings. Most birds can fly.

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Birds make good pets.They can live in a cage and be a happy friend. You can train your bird to sit on your hand or shoulder.

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Birds and cages come in different sizes. Cage bars should be close enough together so that your bird cannot push its head between the bars and hurt itself.

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The cage should be big enough inside for your bird to move and flyaround easily.There should be a cup for food and a cup for water.

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Your bird will need a perch at the end of the cage. Some birds enjoy looking in a mirror or ringing a bell with its beak.

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Birds are loving and clever pets. They are natural acrobats, and can do many interesting tricks on ladders and seesaws.

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Some birds can walk a tightrope, go through a tunnel, and push and pull toys. Some birds will ride in toy cars, trucks, or trains. Some birds can stand on one foot.

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Many birds can be trained to talk. It is best to start when the bird is only a few weeks old. Say the same word over and over until the bird repeats it. Then teach it another word.

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Birds make fine pets for a small home or an apartment. Birds can travel in their cages if you keep them in a safe place. Keep yourbird away from bright lights, loud noises, and windy or cold places.

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Before you get a bird, think about where the cage will be in your house. You will have fun caring for your bird. You will have fun playing with your bird.

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Index acrobats, 14 cage, 8,10,12 cup, 10 eggs, 4 feathers, 4 mirror, 12 perch,12 talk, birds, 18 tightrope, 16 travel, 20 tricks, 14

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Glossary

Acrobat – a person or animal that does tricks on a swing in the air Bar – metal wires that make up the cage Beak – the hard mouth part of a bird Cage – something made with bars or wires to keep a pet in Cup- a holder for food and water for your pet Perch – a branch or rod a bird sits on to rest Repeat – do it over again Tightrope – a rope or wire stretched high above the ground for an acrobat

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More Great Books To Read

Title: Parrots Author: Mark J. Rauzon Publisher: Franklin Watts Copyright: 1996 Title: Birds Author: Claude Delafosse Publisher: Scholastic Copyright: 1990 Title: Bird Book Author: Pamela M. Hickman Publisher: Kid’s Can Press Copyright: 2000 c 1996

Websites

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Credits

Sarah Keller – Author Douglas Meyers- Technology Director Dan Mader- Art Director / Illustrator Robert Rance - Photo Selections Robert Rance - Audio Engineering Robert Rance – Research & Development

Photo Credits R. Rance Some images in collection 1 (50 book set) www.arttoday.com I save a tree reserves the right to change photos at any time