AUGUST 22
I'm hearing a lot of
chatter about a big
trip soon.
SEPTEMBER 4
Eating lots of bugs and
drinking lots of nectar.
Getting ready for the
big trip."
In this fourth book in the Nature Diary series, young readers learn about the first full year in the life of a ruby-throated hummingbird. As he has done in the other books, Paul Meisel writes in first person, thus making the observations and events more real to those reading it.
These hummingbirds are familiar sights for many. They live in various parts of North America in the summer, and winter in Mexico and Central America. From the front endpapers where the author includes a monthly map showing the habitat of hummingbirds as well as extra factual information, to the back endpapers where he further describes their many habits and characteristics,Mr. Meisel ensures that readers know much about the bird whose diary they are about to read.
Now, informed readers are ready to share the dated entries in short sentences made by the hummingbird itself. Every accurately detailed image, created using watercolor, acrylic and gouache, adds context to the personal journey presented. Many relevant details are included in organized, well-designed pages which will attract and fully inform keen birdwatchers.
Back matter includes a glossary, sources and recommended reading, both periodical and websites.
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