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  Birds Birds are animals that have feathers and beaks. They lay hard eggs, which their chicks hatch out of. Most birds can fly, and they are found all over the world. Swimming birds- Not all birds can fly.   Penguins swim underwater instead.   Their feathers are waterproof, and they use their wings to steer. Emperor penguin   Wading birds - These long-legged birds wade around in the mud. They search for small animals, such as crabs, in the water to eat. Scarlet Ibis- Birds of prey - Birds of prey hunt for their food. They have sharp beaks, fly fast, and grab food, such as fish, with their feet. Bald eagle Songbirds- Most birds in the world are part of a huge family called songbirds. Each type of songbird has its own special song. Yellow warbler   Eggs Some young animals grow and develop inside round objects called eggs. There are different types of eggs.  The size of the egg and the length of time it takes to hatch depend on the size of the animal that laid it. Bird

  About Animals.. Animal families-  Animals live in many different types of family groups. Some animals live in big groups, called colonies. They work together to bring up their babies. Other animals form male and female pairs. Family groups help animals to survive. Pair - After mating, a pair of emperor penguins take turns looking after the egg and then feeding the baby. They live with up to 5,000  other penguins. Herd- Zebras move around in large groups, called herds. When babies are born, the large numbers help protect them from other animals’ attacks. Colony - Ant families can be very large. The queen is the leader of the colony and lays the eggs. The other ants work to protect and feed the colony. Small family-  After giving birth, a female river otter cares for her pups for two to three years until they are ready to hunt and look after themselves. Animal groups  Animals can be divided into groups, depending on their body features. Animals that look and act in similar ways are gro

The story of... Festivals Festivals are celebrated across the world.   Some festivals, like Eid or Christmas, mark important religious events. Others, like the Chinese New Year, mark the passing of time. Festivals are often a time of joy. People might put up lights, dance, or give each other present. Diwali The Hindu festival of Diwali takes place every fall in the north of the world and every spring in the south. It celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. People light up their homes and public places and set off fireworks. Christmas Every year at Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Some go to church and sing carols or special songs about the event. Most people give presents to each other and have a large meal with special food. Many people spend Christmas with friends and family. Eid Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of Ramadan. During Ramadan, they fast, or go without food during the day. At Eid, Muslim