Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations take flight in this exploration of the tiny, gorgeous hummingbirds and its astonishing abilities.An Orbis Pictus Honor BookHummingbirds are tiny and pretty, so you might find yourself taking them for granted. But these little birds are remarkable, fierce, and talented.In Behold the Hummingbird, readers will learn about species that can hover like a helicopter, fly backwards and upside down, and consume half their body weight in a single day.A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the YearA Finalist for the Animal Behavior Society’s Outstanding Children’s Book Award