Bird's-Eye View: Keeping Wild Birds in Flight (Orca Wild)

An accessible and appealing invitation to connect with the world of birds. 

Gr 4-8--Eriksson explains why birds are important to humans and describes how they play a key part in virtually every ecosystem. This engaging book is well organized and easy to navigate with lots of big, beautiful photographs and graphic elements to help readers understand vital topics. The text includes scientific information about the classification and variety of bird species, chapters about how humans can help birds, and information about how birds are negatively impacted by humans and invasive species. Single-page insets highlight young people who are making a difference with wild birds. Ornithologists and other scientists are also profiled, giving readers an opportunity to see how people who love birds can use their passion to make a living. The text is conversational and easy to read. A glossary, two pages of additional resources, and an index are included. Throughout the book, there are also references to clubs or organizations that readers can contact to further their own interests in birding. VERDICT Eriksson offers a detailed book explaining why birds are endangered and how humans can help them. For a library that has a need for environmental activism for upper elementary, middle, or possibly high school, this would be a strong addition.--Debbie Tanner, S D Spady Montessori Elementary, FL