Winged Heroes: For All Birdkind A Science Graphic Novel

An action-packed, funny, and informative blend of comic-style panels, nonfiction information about birds, and superhero-style bird adventures Birds have real superpowers! Peregrine Falcons have super-speed and can fly up to 242 miles per hour as the fastest animal on earth. Hummingbirds have super-stability and can hover in place and fly backwards like a helicopter. Snowy Owls have super-hearing and can find animals buried under snow by listening. Golden Eagles have super-sight, seeing prey more than a mile away. Wandering Albatrosses have super-endurance and can fly up to 75,000 miles a year across oceans. To humans, these and other natural bird superpowers are astounding. But does an under-confident pigeon have any powers? This is the story of Emilio, an ordinary kid who just happens to be a pigeon. When life gets him down, he looks to his favorite comic book heroes for answers-The Winged Heroes. No matter what, they always find a way to save birdkind with their amazing superpowers and daring missions. So why can't he score even a small crust of bread at the park? Join Emilio on a journey to discover his own powers in a world of challenges. Birds in this book: - American Crow - Canada Goose - Homing Pigeon - Common Potoo - European Starling - Golden Eagle - House Sparrow - Osprey - Peregrine Falcon - Rock Pigeon - Ruby-throated Hummingbird - Snowy Owl - Wandering Albatross At the end of the book, readers are directed to take our free online What Winged Hero are you most like? at WingedHeroes.com, a scientific personality and behavior quiz that matches people with the Winged Heroes superhero they are most like! 35% of the net proceeds from every Cornell Lab Publishing Group book purchase will support projects such as children's educational and community programs.

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