Follow the Flyway
The Marvel of Bird Migration
Published on 15. August 2023
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-64686-632-8 (ISBN)
Description
"A charming beginning look at North American migration flyways." -- Kirkus Reviews
Ever wondered how baby birds know when it's time to spread their wings and fly south? Join a variety of adorable baby birds as they hatch, grow feathers, learn to fly, and embark on their first big journey south! From the marshes of spring in the north to the sunny southern beach shores in winter, these young travelers follow the autumn winds along a beautiful flyway.
Endnotes feature fun facts on North America's flyways and bird species
Perfect for young explorers and budding bird enthusiasts
Ever wondered how baby birds know when it's time to spread their wings and fly south? Join a variety of adorable baby birds as they hatch, grow feathers, learn to fly, and embark on their first big journey south! From the marshes of spring in the north to the sunny southern beach shores in winter, these young travelers follow the autumn winds along a beautiful flyway.
Endnotes feature fun facts on North America's flyways and bird species
Perfect for young explorers and budding bird enthusiasts
Reviews / Votes
"A charming beginning look at North American migration flyways" - Kirkus Reviews ? "An impressive use of rhythm, rhyme, onomatopoeia, and word imagery endows this science-based book with a strong literary component . . . Recommended as a lyrical read-aloud and an informational text." - School Library Journal "In this blow-by-blow accounting of seasonal migration, uplifting lines track a dozen avian species along a 'blue and ancient flyway.'" - Publisher's WeeklyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 9 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64686-632-8 (9781646866328)
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Persons
Sarah Nelson lives in Minnesota, USA, along the Mississippi Flyway, where she loves watching ducks flap and egrets glide. When she is not writing, she teaches English to adult immigrants and refugees. Sarah writes lyrical picture books on nonfiction topics, including the I Like the Weather series with Barefoot Books.
Maya Hanisch paints with vibrant details that charm and enchant. Her deep love for nature is reflected in all her work, which focuses on plants and animals. Maya studied graphic design at Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago, Chile, and painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, USA. She is based in Santiago, Chile.
Maya Hanisch paints with vibrant details that charm and enchant. Her deep love for nature is reflected in all her work, which focuses on plants and animals. Maya studied graphic design at Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago, Chile, and painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, USA. She is based in Santiago, Chile.