“In 1979, the very first chick raised in the aviary flapped out of a wild nest into the rain forest“
“In 1979, the very first chick raised in the aviary flapped out of a wild nest into the rain forest“
I would recommend this book for higher-level readers (unless it is a read-aloud) because there is just a lot of information and it could get overwhelming for newer readers. However, it can be used with any age level, especially for a science unit- the way it starts as a story that incorporates real facts and then in the end the real pictures will really interest any reader.
pickThe way this book is set up allows for there to be a story that uses the facts and sets up a real-life portion at the end of the book. It is all about how the parrots ended up in Puerto Rico and how they were hunted and then ended up being saved in bird sanctuaries. However, at the end of the book, there are real pictures with captions about the bird sanctuaries and more about what they do to help these parrots.
“At times you feel as if you are walking through a fairy tale.“
pickKakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery is a nonfictional children's literature picture book. The book tells the story of the fight waged by volunteers and locals in New Zealand to save the Kakapo, a rare and endangered bird. This book details their vivacious nature, peculiar customs, and the threats facing the remaining kakapo.
All things considered, “Kakapo Rescue“ offers an impactful and practical illustration of conservation efforts, which makes it an invaluable resource for teachers to use to get kids talking about environmental stewardship, conservation science, and the fragility and beauty of the natural world. It can teach your pupils vital lessons about our interconnectedness with the world while arousing their sense of wonder and curiosity.
“Scientists, technicians, and volunteers were recruited. They had to try to figure out what inspired the kakapo to breed.“
This book would be perfect for young readers who are interested in learning more about animals. The book is filled with real photographs on the journey to restore the kakapo population which is very cool to relate the text to a direct picture.
pickKakapo Rescue: Saving The World's Strangest Parrot is a nonfiction book written by Sy Montgomery filled with photographs by Nic Bishop published in 2010. It was a Sibert Medal Winner in 2011. This book gives children or young readers a first hand account of the efforts to save one of the world's rarest and unusual birds the kakapo.
pickThis was outrageously hilarious but also pretty disturbing. A character study of a young woman who‘s had a break with reality and uses Robert Louis Stevenson‘s “Treasure Island” as a guidebook for her life which has gone off the rails. There‘s even a parrot. She‘s terrible to her parents, but especially awful to her sister, who all try to help her. I don‘t know what the lesson is here but I do know I enjoyed the ride. #BlameItOnTheKidUpstairs
