By Seraphine Menu (author) , Fleur Oury (illustrator)
"Let’s all be ornithologists."
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With stunning colour illustrations throughout, this book introduces us to fascinating birds from across the globe, while explaining how human activity is affecting them, and what we can do to help.
One double page features illustrations of some of the birds we’ve already lost – the Carolina parakeet, the Alaotra grebe, the Hoopoe starling – immediately highlighting the beauty and variety of birds, and also how this is a worldwide problem. There are dramatic stories from history – that of the birds of Layson island in the Hawaiian archipelago, almost wiped out by hunters from the United States, France, Britain and Japan, harvesting feathers for fashion and guano for fertiliser; these are presented alongside equally powerful stories of how pesticides and even tourism are having similar impacts today.
It’s not without hope though, see the story of the giant takahē, thought extinct but rediscovered in New Zealand, and the sarus crane, now protected in a wildlife sanctuary in the Mekong Delta. The book offers practical advice on what young people can do to help, and actively encourages them to just go outside, observe and learn about the beautiful creatures flying overhead. Inspired by what they have read and learned, this will seem very tempting indeed.
Both the dodo and the moa have already disappeared from our world. Could the sparrow or robin be next? In recent years, ornithologists have been sounding the alarm: bird populations are declining all over the world. The Call of the Birds explores this environmentally crucial subject as well as delving into the history of our relationship with birds.
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Beautifully written and illustrated, this important book offers a glimmer of hope, and is full of helpful advice and easy, actionable steps for future generations.
Translated by Michele Hutchison. ncludes a glossary
Supports the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum for Science, Geography and History
Séraphine Menu was born in France, close to the sea. After graduating with a degree in literature, Séraphine decided to travel the world instead. Once back home, she started writing about how nature and people interact.
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Both the dodo and the moa have already disappeared from our world. Could the sparrow or robin be next?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Call of the Birds and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
The Call of the Birds features in the following genres: Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Geography, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material, History, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Science, The Natural World, Wildlife, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Hardback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Call of the Birds was written by Seraphine Menu and published by Post Wave Children's Books
The Call of the Birds has 73 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. In Stock.
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