Ostrich Facts & the Secret of Its Speed — Nature Picture Book
What makes the ostrich so amazing?
The ostrich, the biggest bird in the world, can't fly through the sky — but it's an amazing bird that runs like the wind instead. It even lays the biggest eggs of any bird!
Nature and science facts about the ostrich
The ostrich's body is so big that it can't fly, but with its long, strong legs it runs faster than any other bird (about 70 km/h). It has only two toes, which helps it run, and if it's in danger it protects itself with a powerful kick. An ostrich egg is bigger than a grown-up's palm — the largest egg of any bird. The saying "it buries its head in the sand when scared" is actually a myth; it just looks that way when the ostrich lowers its head to tend to its eggs.
What Tangobook's «Ostrich» covers
Tangobook's «Ostrich» warmly shows the ostrich running fast, its enormous egg, parents caring for their chicks together, and ostriches living in groups.
Great points to observe together
Point out things like the flightless bird, fast running (two toes), the big egg, and the sand myth. Talking about "Why can't the ostrich fly?" together is a wonderful idea.
Parent guide — how to spark curiosity
Try connecting "A bird that can't fly? It runs really fast instead!" to a running game. Compare the size of an ostrich egg to your palm, and share that "burying its head in the sand is a myth" to make it even more exciting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Why can't the ostrich fly?
A. Its body is too big to fly. Instead, it runs faster than any other bird with its long, strong legs (about 70 km/h).
Q. Does the ostrich bury its head in the sand?
A. That's just a myth. It only looks that way when the ostrich lowers its head to tend to its eggs.
Q. How can we observe it at home?
A. Connect it to a running game, compare an egg's size to your palm, and talk about the "sand myth."
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