Bird Summary
Rita Murphy

Everything you need to understand or teach Bird by Rita Murphy.

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30 Bird Lessons
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180 Multiple Choice Questions
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Bird Summary

Bird, by Rita Murphy, is a story about a wispy little girl who finds herself caught in a brush after a strong wind storm landed her near Bourne Manor on Lake Champlain. Miranda has few memories of her past when she is found by Wysteria Barrows, the solitary, dark owner of the Bourne Manor and widow of Captain Barrows. Bourne Manor is a large family home on the harbor on Lake...

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Encyclopedia Articles (2)

Aves

2,147 words, approx. 8 pages

Aves Eggs and poultry make up a significant part of peoples' diets. Similarly, products made from feathers such as pillows, comforters, or down-lined coats are widely used. There is an increasi... Read more

The Status of Bird Species

8,479 words, approx. 29 pages

The Status of Bird Species Birds have always been among the best-studied biological groups, in part because of the efforts of countless amateur birdwatchers. In 2003 the World Conservation Union (IUCN... Read more

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