(owls are one of my favourite birds)
April 2012, Kingfisher
56 pages, Paperback
Review copy
Themes:
birds, facts, life cycles, habitats, materials, how birds fly,
different wings are used in various ways, different beaks are for
specific food, finding a mate
Summary from Macmillan
Discover the world of science with this sensational series for knowledge-hungry readers
Make science accessible with this
essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying
the foundation for future learning. With clear, simple language and a
compelling design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about animal homes, birds, light and sound and materials.
Nayuleska's thoughts
For
years I've been fascinated with birds, which makes this book an ideal
starting point. It examines key areas of birds - mostly about their
anatomy but also about how they live. I liked the continuation of
referring back to some birds for different topics. I never knew one type
of birds make a nest to attract a mate using anything that's blue! If
you want to find out which bird this is then you'll need to read this
9/10 read.
A mark was lost because the pages with interesting facts was
placed after the glossary and notes for parents & teachers. To me a
book feels 'finished' by a glossary. This is an entirely subjective
personal taste. I feel that the fun facts should be before the extra
info for adults, as should the quiz.
Suggested read
Another fun nature read is The Big Green Book by Fred Pearce
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