Birdbrain: Are Birds Dumb?
"Birdbrain" often describes an individual who is not very smart. Birdbrain dives into bird characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression.…
Animals make learning about language and the natural world fun! Are bees really busy? Are dogs really lazy? Animal Idioms shows readers the truth behind common expressions by examining the unique characteristics and behaviors of each animal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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"Birdbrain" often describes an individual who is not very smart. Birdbrain dives into bird characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression.…
"Busy as a bee" often describes an individual who is active and hardworking. Busy as a Bee dives into bee characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common…
"Eagle-eyed" often describes an individual who is sharp-sighted with an eye for detail. Eagle-Eyed dives into eagle characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this…
"Lazy as a dog" often describes an individual who is sluggish and not very active. Lazy as a Dog dives into dog characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this…
"Monkey see, monkey do" often describes an individual who copies another without much thought. Monkey See, Monkey Do dives into primate characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is
"Sly as a fox" often describes an individual who is clever and sneaky. Sly as a Fox dives into fox characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression.
"Strong as an ox" often describes an individual who is powerful. Strong as an Ox dives into ox characteristics to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read…
"Stubborn as a mule" often describes an individual who is headstrong and stuck in his or her ways. Stubborn as a Mule dives into mule characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is…