Discusses choosing and caring for pet parakeets, including information about their physical characteristics, behaviors, and health requirements.

"A picture book about a parrot named Beatrix, who is very awake, very excited to see her friends, and has a very hard time using her 'inside voice"'--

Kira helps out at an animal sanctuary in Australia

Curious George gets in trouble by feeding the animals at the zoo, but when a parrot escapes from the rainforest exhibit he is able to save the day.

In 1970's San Francisco, Julie is excited to take care of Ivy's talking parrot while her friend is on vacation, but strange things are happening at Ivy's house and an old friend of Julie may be to blame.

Learn about parrots as you imagine being a parrot.

"Terrific," says Eugene when he wins an all-expenses-paid cruise to Bermuda. "I'll probably get a really nasty sunburn." But Eugene's luck is much worse than that. His ship sinks, and he ends up stranded on a tiny island.

"[F]ans of animal mysteries will find plenty to keep them entertained here." -Booklist When Pru Marlowe takes a dog for a walk, she doesn't expect to find a body. But Spot, a service dog in training, has too good a nose not to lead her to the mangled body of a young woman. Despite her own best instincts, Pru can't avoid getting involved. The young woman seems to have been mauled by a wild cat-and Pru knows there have been no pumas in the Berkshire...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how parrots get their colorful feathers and how their colors help them attract mates, warn off predators and rivals, and camouflage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about parrots, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to...

This book introduces readers to the unique features of parrots. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, and threats. Table of contents, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.