Maxwell Drake Meets Flash and Teal The Desert Hummingbirds

By Toney Carden

When Max discovers a strange, colorful bird in his backyard he is excited but doesn't know what to call it. His grandmother explains that the bird is called a hummingbird. Soon Max discovers the hummingbird is not alone What will he name the baby hummingbird?

As readers follow Max on his backyard adventure, they will learn what makes hummingbirds different from other birds and some new words to describe these teeny acrobats.

Max lives in a big city in the Mojave Desert, which means Flash and Teal aren't just any hummingbirds--they're desert hummingbirds These winged speedsters live in a desert garden full of cactuses and other desert plants. Watch the birds dive down from their hummingbird feeder, zoom from cactus to cactus, and catch bugs by the pond. The unique illustrations in this book show the hummingbirds in their natural desert environment.

With an engaging story and bold illustrations, this book is perfect to read at home or aloud in the classroom. Thoughtful editing makes this story a quick read before bedtime. Teachers and librarians will appreciate the introduction to this animal's unique characteristics.

Maxwell Drake Meets Flash and Teal The Desert Hummingbirds teaches children to appreciate the natural world around them and the wonders they can find right in their own backyard.

Don't miss the other books in the series Maxwell Drake Meets The NeighborsMaxwell Drake Meets Flash and Teal The Desert HummingbirdsAaliyah Meets Jackie the Nurse

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CDN6JNL9
• ISBN13: 9798854625586
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"