Magnificent Birds by Candlewick Press, Narisa Togo
Published by Candlewick Studio on September 4th 2018
ISBN: 1536201693
Pages: 32
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The title says it all,the small hummingbird , the largest species of parrot, the bar-tailed Godwit which makes the longest non stop flight of any bird and  the red crowned crane, one of the rarest birds in the world are all included in this book. Ms. Togo introduces the reader to fifteen of the world’s most interesting birds. Each is introduced on a two page spread with muted linocut illustrations. Each is identified by its genus and where it is found. Paragraphs explain all sorts of facts and interesting pieces of information in language readers can understand. This is STEAM at its best- science and art in one volume. Lots of science and beautiful to look at!  With many books on birds to choose from, this one should be given serious consideration.

grades 1-6

Submitted by Kathy George, Gray Public  Library