Overview
"Stunning full-color photographs reveal the fascinating home life of a pair of Eastern bluebirds in this John Burroughs Nature Books for Young Readers Award winner. A sky-blue male and his young mate perch and flutter as they select the perfect place to lay their eggs and raise their chicksa nest box built especially for them. Soon, hatchlings gape hungrily for their next meal. The mother alights at the opening with a beak full of worms. Later, the father launches himself from the nest box, carrying away a chick-dropping-in-a-sack. As the chicks grow, fledge, and learn to find food on their own, award-winning photographer Pamela Kirby is there, capturing close-ups and action shots. Through her photos and simple text, she enthralls young readers with the natural beauty and amazing behaviors of these beloved backyard birds. ""There is no other book like What Bluebirds Do. It will capture adults and children alike."" Helen Munro, President and Editor North Carolina Bluebird Society"
Full Product Details
Author: Pamela F. Kirby ,
Pamela F Kirby
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Imprint: Boyds Mills Press
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.193kg
ISBN: 9781620915936
ISBN 10: 1620915936
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 September 2013
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Brilliantly sharp, close-up photos portray one season in the life of a pair of Eastern Bluebirds and their babies. The striking cover of a male in midair bringing a worm to his mate is irresistible, and the inside photos are equally engaging . --School Library Journal, starred review Text (beautifully in sync with newly independent readers' capabilities) and photos symbiotically engage young readers with both expected and unusual details. . . . Both enlightening and invigorating. (bibliography, Internet resources, glossary) -- Kirkus Reviews The author's admiration of bluebirds is evident and slightly infectious. -- Science Books & Films * Kirby, photographing from a blind in her own backyard, has done for the Bluebird what Nic Bishop did for The Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Scholastic, 1999). Pair the two to inspire young naturalists and photographers. -- School Library Journal , starred review
Text (beautifully in sync with newly independent readers' capabilities) and photos symbiotically engage young readers with both expected and unusual details. . . . Both enlightening and invigorating. (bibliography, Internet resources, glossary) --Kirkus Reviews * Kirby, photographing from a blind in her own backyard, has done for the Bluebird what Nic Bishop did for The Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Scholastic, 1999). Pair the two to inspire young naturalists and photographers. --School Library Journal, starred review The author's admiration of bluebirds is evident and slightly infectious. --Science Books & Films
* Kirby, photographing from a blind in her own backyard, has done for the Bluebird what Nic Bishop did for The Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Scholastic, 1999). Pair the two to inspire young naturalists and photographers. -- School Library Journal , starred review
Author Information
Pamela Kirby has been published in numerous national photography magazines and has received awards and recognition from the National Wildlife Federation Photography Awards, the Pilsner Urquell International Photography Awards, and Birder's World Photo Contest. She lives in Gibsonville, North Carolina.
