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How many chapter/sections are in this book?
8
What chapter probably has information about how birds walk on snow?
Feathers as Snowshoes
Which chapter will probably tell you about predators?
Feathers for Fast Escapes
Feathers for Hiding
Which chapter will probably talk to you about how hearing?
Feathers that Trap Sound
Where will you find definitions of bold print words in the text?
Glossary
How do birds have fun in the winter? p. 3
"Sometimes penguins slide on their feathers just for fun."
How do father sandgrouses help their babies? p. 5
brings water to his chicks
Describe how wings can be used to carry water. p. 5
"So he sits down in the water and uses special feathers to soak it up. When these feathers are wet and full of water, the father bird flies back to the nest. Then the chicks suck the water off their father's wet feathers."
How does the Great Gray Owl's feathers help it hunt for food?
"The feathers on an owl's face create two shapes that look like dishes and are called disks. Sound gets trapped in these disks and flows into the owl's ears."
How do ducks stay dry even when they are in the water?
"Ducks use a special oil that comes from near their tails. Using their feet and beaks, ducks rub this oil all over their feathers. Oily feathers don't soak up water. Drops of water stay on top of ducks' feathers. Under their oily feathers, ducks' bodies stay dry so they can swim without sinking."
What is camouflage?
a way that an animal disguises itself to stay hidden from predators
How many kinds of birds cannot fly even though they have wings?
40
Where do sandgrouses make their nests?
desert
Use the pronunciation key on page 7 to help you pronounce "ptarmigans."
Tar-mi-gins
Why do some birds drop their tail feathers?
"... the bird can release its tail feathers and fly away."