Recommended for all libraries. This illustrated title is a fascinating overview of animals that are the last or almost the last of their kind within the context of evolution and extinction.
Highly recommended. The sparkling and informative text and crisp, clear illustrations highlight a wide variety of birds while creating a sense of belonging for the plain kiwi and anyone else who might feel different.
An important addition to library collections as an introduction to early scientific methods, cooperation between scientists, and an inspiration to would-be naturalists.
The narrative and illustrations, though informative, do not quite capture the magical wonder of hummingbirds. Useful as an additional title in large public or school libraries.
Although there are no pronunciation guides and the prose descriptions are written in small font, the glorious illustrations and poems outweigh these shortcomings to make a fun and informative addition for nature lovers.
The illustrations seem more appropriate for a picture book than an introduction to the life and behavior of a wild animal. Ultimately, this is a marginal purchase.