The Nature Kid's Guide to Turkeys

Did you know wild turkeys can fly at 55 miles per hour and run faster than most dogs? These aren't the clumsy birds you see on Thanksgiving decorations; they're fierce, fast, and surprisingly clever. Most kids think they know turkeys. But the real story of wild turkeys is nothing like the goofy cartoon version. These birds have been around for 20 million years, nearly went extinct, and made one of the greatest comebacks in wildlife history. Your young reader is about to meet the turkey they never knew existed. "The Nature Kid's Guide to Turkeys" takes children ages 6-10 beyond the holiday table and into forests where wild turkeys rule. Why do male turkeys puff up and fan their feathers? How can they see almost 360 degrees around them without turning their heads? And what's the deal with that weird wobbly thing hanging from their beaks? Written for Level 2 readers in clear, engaging sentences, this book transforms a familiar bird into something extraordinary. Your child will discover that turkeys sleep in trees, can recognize each other's voices, and have been roaming North America since long before dinosaurs went extinct. The bird your child thinks they know-but doesn't. Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be America's national bird instead of the bald eagle. After reading this book, your child might understand why. Turkeys are tough, adaptable survivors with incredible senses and complex social lives. Sometimes the most amazing animals are the ones hiding in plain sight. Thousands of young readers have explored the Nature Kids Guide series. This one might surprise them the most.