Description
Gr. 2-4, younger for reading aloud. Crows may be best known for their raucous calls, but Pringle’s informal, fact-filled narrative and Marstall’s clear, beautiful pictures show that behind the noise is a complex language (they make at least 25 different sounds) and a great variety of smart birds that show their intelligence in many ways. The information about where crows live, what they eat, how they hunt, mate, nest, raise their young, protect themselves, migrate, and so on through the seasons is presented in an immediate, simple style that brings the reader up close to many birds in forests, fields, and city streets. The details make clear that both author and artist know these birds, and the combination of biology and personal observation will help children see for themselves that there is nothing “common” about the common crow. With the dramatic pictures of the big, glossy black birds, this science book is great for group sharing and for a lively read-aloud. Hazel Rochman Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
