Birds are found in every country of the world. There are over 10,000 different types of birds, each one more fascinating than the next. This high-interest and motivating book focuses on one aspect of several bird species--their questionable parenting abilities. Truly, some birds do some odd things, such as hoopoes spreading a foul-smelling substance on their young. But it keeps the predators away! Readers will love learning facts like this one and many others in this accessible volume. Vivid photographs and colorful illustrations enhance and support the main text.