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mybookofbirds
My Book of Birds
by Geraldo Valério (Author / Illustrator)

Booktalk: Geraldo Valério is an artist who loves birds, from majestic golden eagles and snowy owls to brilliant cardinals and jays to the tiniest of hummingbirds. Here he presents his favorites, with beautiful collage illustrations and brief descriptions that highlight intriguing facts about each one.

Snippet:
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator

These huge swans — the biggest in the world — were almost extinct a hundred years ago because they were so widely prized for their feathers, eggs, and skin. Thanks to the work of conservationists, Trumpeter Swans are increasing in number, although humans now threaten the freshwater lakes, marshes and rivers where they live.

It’s Nonfiction Monday!

furfinsandfeathers
Fur, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo
by Cassandre Maxwell (Author / Illustrator)

Booktalk: Abraham Dee Bartlett knew from a young age that he wanted to spend his life working with animals. But in Victorian London, there weren’t many jobs that provided an opportunity to do that. Still, Abraham spent years gaining knowledge and pursuing his dream until he eventually became superintendent in the London Zoo. Driven by his compassion for the animals, Abraham dramatically improved the conditions of the zoo to ensure that the animals could be happy and healthy.

Snippet: From the time he was a little boy, Abraham Dee Bartlett loved animals. He was fascinated by anything with furs, fins, or feathers.

It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)