Status
Available
Local notes
E Eva
Collection
Genres
Publication
Charlesbridge (2015), 32 pages, $16.95 (March 2018)
Description
Succinct and factual text follows chimney swifts as they arrive on a Texas farm, build their nest, lay eggs, ready for fledglings to take flight, and eventually prepare to migrate back to South America. In a parallel, wordless story, a mom, dad, and young girl on the farm watch the chimney swifts throughout the summer and fall, even as they build a new crib and ready for the new baby they're expecting. As they enjoy their baby's first months, they also celebrate the fledglings' first flight and bid the birds good-bye until next year.
Awards
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books (Commended — 2016)
CCBC Choices (2016)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 9.88 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member melodyreads
Cataloged in bird area - really nice story, with good science information at end of book.
LibraryThing member gmorgan14
Very creative book that connects well with the life of birds and the way they build their homes, and raise their baby birds. Almost like a "hidden" science lesson!
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Lexile
L
Pages
32