"The ostrich is the largest bird on Earth. These flightless birds have short wings, but they can run extremely fast-up to 43 miles (69.2 km) per hour! Their strong legs are powerful enough to kill large predators. In this informative book, readers will learn all about these grassland-dwelling birds. Where do they live? What do they eat? How big are their eggs? This book answers all these questions. Age-appropriate text and attention-grabbing photographs make this book perfect for budding readers"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.