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About Hummingbirds

A Guide for Children
978-1-56145-588-1.
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K-Gr 3—The Sills cover the creatures' diet, size, migratory habits, anatomical features, reproduction, predators, and habitats. Of special interest are their hovering skills and aerobatic displays. Each spread consists of one large-type sentence and a large watercolor depiction with just enough information for youngsters to gain an introduction to hummingbirds. The text and art combine to make this title a useful and engaging read. An afterword elucidates and expands on the details of each painting, offering more information for interested readers.—Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA
In each spread, one simple sentence faces a full-page, detailed painting of a hummingbird. Each plate, numbered and labeled with the specific bird's name, corresponds to an afterword that contains a fact-filled paragraph with information such as distribution, habitat, food, and special capabilities for the pictured animal. The main text is easily accessible for young readers, while older kids will also be interested in the back matter. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos.
Offers unusual and fascinating information: for instance, hummingbirds cannot walk, and females always lay two eggs at a time. While the book is not a field guide, Cathryn Sill provides details that will help a young birdwatcher identify male and female birds and differentiate between species. Simple language is suitable for newly independent readers or anyone who wants to learn about hummingbirds. John Sill’s detailed, realistic illustrations contain lovely depictions of both the birds and their diverse habitats.

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