Follow the Flyway :The Marvel of Bird Migration
Follow the Flyway :The Marvel of Bird Migration
paperback
Published:
8 August, 2023
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Description
Ever wondered how baby birds know when it's time to spread their wings and fly south? Join a variety of adorable baby birds as they hatch, grow feathers, learn to fly, and embark on their first big journey south! From the marshes of spring in the north to the sunny southern beach shores in winter, these young travelers follow the autumn winds along a beautiful flyway.
- Endnotes feature fun facts on North America’s flyways and bird species
- Perfect for young explorers and budding bird enthusiasts
Prizes
Commended for Noteworthy picture books about bird migration - School Library Journal 2025
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781646866335 |
| ISBN10 | 1646866339 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 163 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Barefoot Books, Incorporated |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"A charming beginning look at North American migration flyways" - Kirkus Reviews
★ “An impressive use of rhythm, rhyme, onomatopoeia, and word imagery endows this science-based book with a strong literary component . . . Recommended as a lyrical read-aloud and an informational text.”
"In this blow-by-blow accounting of seasonal migration, uplifting lines track a dozen avian species along a ‘blue and ancient flyway.’” - Publisher's Weekly
Author's Bio
Sarah Nelson lives in Minnesota, USA, along the Mississippi Flyway, where she loves watching ducks flap and egrets glide. When she is not writing, she teaches English to adult immigrants and refugees. Sarah writes lyrical picture books on nonfiction topics, including the I Like the Weather series with Barefoot Books.
Maya Hanisch paints with vibrant details that charm and enchant. Her deep love for nature is reflected in all her work, which focuses on plants and animals. Maya studied graphic design at Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago, Chile, and painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, USA. She is based in Santiago, Chile.