bTiny but mighty The ruby throated hummingbird leads a fascinating life. This is the fourth book in the critically acclaimed Nature Diary science series.b pMay 15 Today I poked my way out of this tiny egg. pWith Mom feeding him insects and nectar, Ruby T. Hummingbird is soon able to beat his wings and fly--up, down, backward, and forward--and forage for himself. But don't be fooled This elegant creature can turn into a fierce fighter if another hummingbird tries to feed on his flower--or his hummingbird feeder. pJune 21 This flower is MINE No you don't. pA second test of his strength comes when he migrates to a warmer climate in the fall and a cooler climate in the spring. pMarch 1, 5 a.m. I'm off Wish me luck. p2 p.m. Still flying. A short rainstorm, but there's nowhere to stop. p9 p.m. I'm getting closer. I have to keep flying because I'm still over water. p1130 p.m. I made it pChildren will love poring over the bright, highly detailed illustrations and pondering ideas about nat