Alicia Z. Klepeis - Goldfinches
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Goldfinches is part of Jump!s Science Behind the Colors series. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Why are flamingos pink? How does a blue-footed booby use its blue feet? Find these answers and more about some of natures most colorful creatures in Science Behind the Colors. Each book highlights a specific animal, detailing how and why the animal gets its colors, how so and if they change, and what purpose the colors serve. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun. Includes diagrams, sidebars, photo labels, an activity, glossary, and index.
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Ideas for Parents
and Teachers
Pogo Books let children practice
reading informational text while
introducing them to nonfiction
features such as headings, labels,
sidebars, maps, and diagrams,
as well as a table of contents,
glossary, and index.
Carefully leveled text with
a strong photo match offers
early fluent readers the support
they need to succeed.
Before Reading
Walk through the book and
point out the various nonfiction
features. Ask the student what
purpose each feature serves.
Look at the glossary together.
Read and discuss the words.
Read the Book
Have the child read the book
independently.
Invite him or her to list questions
that arise from reading.
After Reading
Discuss the childs questions.
Talk about how he or she might
find answers to those questions.
Prompt the child to think more.
Ask: Did you know about
goldfinches before reading
this book? What more would
you like to learn about them?
Pogo Books are published by Jump!
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Copyright 2022 Jump!
International copyright reserved in all countries.
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Klepeis, Alicia, 1971 author.
Title: Goldfinches / by Alicia Z. Klepeis.
Description: Minneapolis, MN: Jump!, Inc., [2022]
Series: Science behind the colors | Includes index.
Audience: Ages 710
Identifiers: LCCN 2021033536 (print)
LCCN 2021033537 (ebook)
ISBN 9781636903767 (hardcover)
ISBN 9781636903774 (paperback)
ISBN 9781636903781 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: GoldfinchesJuvenile literature.
Classification: LCC QL696.P246 K54 2022 (print)
LCC QL696.P246 (ebook)
DDC 598.8/85dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021033536
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.
gov/2021033537
Editor: Eliza Leahy
Designer: Emma Bersie
Photo Credits: Wildphotos/Shutterstock, cover; Mike
Truchon/Shutterstock, 1; Janet Griffin-Scott/Alamy, 3;
Glenn Bartley/BIA/Minden Pictures/SuperStock, 4;
Daybreak Imagery/Alamy, 5; WilliamSherman/iStock, 67;
FotoRequest/Shutterstock, 8, 17; rck_953/Shutterstock, 9;
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Ivan Kuzmin/Alamy, 1415; freebilly/iStock, 16, 1819;
Irh847/Getty, 2021; Mark Hryciw/Dreamstime, 23.
Printed in the United States of America at
Corporate Graphics in North Mankato, Minnesota.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
What bird is bright yellow in
summer but brown in winter?
It is an American goldfinch!
Goldfinches are . This means
they mainly eat seeds. of these
beautiful birds often eat at bird feeders.
bird
feeder
Some goldfinches live on the edges
of forests. Others live in plains
or fields. In winter, their feathers
are dull. This helps
them blend in. They can hide from
like snakes and weasels.
TAKE A LOOK!
Where do American goldfinches live? Take a look!
NORTH
AMERICA
= where American goldfinches live
CHAPTER
FABULOUS
FEATHERS
How do goldfinches change
colors? Like most birds,
they . This happens
twice a year. It takes up
to eight weeks.
The spring molt happens
before the
Males grow bright feathers
to females. They turn
brilliant yellow. This takes
a lot of ! They have
black foreheads. Their wings
are black and white.
male
female
In fall, a males feathers turn
brown. Why? He doesnt need
to attract a in winter.
He sheds his bright feathers.
This helps him save energy.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bright feathers stand out.
This makes it easier for
predators to see males.
Dull colors help them hide.
spring
fall
Like many birds, female
goldfinches are dull all year.
This helps protect them and
their young.
In spring, they are olive
on top. They have yellow
feathers on their undersides.
In fall, their feathers turn
even more gray and brown.
Young goldfinches look dull, too.
Their feathers are grayish brown.
They grow brighter feathers less
than a year after they hatch.
CHAPTER
BRIGHT BEAKS
Goldfinches beaks change color, too.
Both male and female beaks turn bright
orange in spring. Why? The birds eat
fresh green plants, fruits, and flowers.
beak
These foods have . Eating them
makes the birds brighter. affect
color, too. In winter, it may be hard to find
food with more pigments. This causes their
beaks to turn gray.
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