F is for Feathers: A Bird Alphabet (Science Alphabet)

What animal is descended from dinosaurs, pollinates plants, flies thousands of miles annually, can weigh less than a dime or as much as 340 pounds, and can even remember when humans have been kind or mean? Meet the bird! Birds are extraordinary creatures and they live almost everywhere on earth. With over 10,000 bird species, there's tremendous variety in sizes, shapes, colors, and abilities. And besides being beautiful to look at, birds are a critical part of our ecosystems and support biodiversity on our planet. Through poetry and sidebar text, F is for Feathers: A Bird Alphabet explores all aspects of bird life, from physical characteristics to types of habitat. Additional information includes a glossary, ways to protect birds and their environment, and tips on how to be a good bird watcher.\nFrom School Library Journal\nGr 1-4-From beaks to feathers, migration to songs, familiar and not-so-familiar birds are described in this title in the publisher's series of alphabet nonfiction picture books. It has dazzling illustrations, four-line verse for each featured word, and detailed sidebars that elaborate on the topic at a slightly higher comprehension level. The artwork is photo-realistic and frequently employs striking perspectives to bring to life the incredibly diverse world of birds and their amazing adaptations. A labeled photograph that indicates bird body parts, a glossary, and tips both for helping and for identifying birds are also included. VERDICT With enormous visual appeal and well-curated facts, this book will satisfy browsers and budding ornithologists alike.-Jan Aldrich Solowα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.