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Hickman, Pamela

Birds

32 pp. | Kids Can | September, 2020 | Trade ISBN 978-1-77138-818-4 $18.99
(2) K-3 Nature All Around series. Illustrated by Caroline Gavin. Hickman's latest nature series entry introduces novices to many varieties of North American bird species, as well as the joys and techniques of birdwatching. The well-organized double-page layouts are filled with information ranging from explanations of bird anatomy and homes to seasonal variations in development and migration. In each, the scientific information presented goes beyond simple facts to include explanations of, for example, how birds stay warm or the importance of plant-eating birds to seed distribution. Gavin's dynamic illustrations portray common birds in their seasonal habitats, along with intricately detailed up-close images of features such as feathers, eggs, and beaks that emphasize the small differences critical for differentiating species. "Strange birds" panels found throughout the book highlight more unusual behaviors and appearances, such as laying eggs in other birds' nests (brown-headed cowbird) and climbing headfirst down tree trunks (nuthatch). Instructions for making a bird feeder are appended, along with a glossary.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2021

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