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readerpants's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the facts. Couldn't stand the speculative-bird-POV parts.
I was relieved there were fewer of those by the end - the first couple pages were driving me batty.
I was relieved there were fewer of those by the end - the first couple pages were driving me batty.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the story of this absolutely amazing bird. It would be a great companion with Citizen Scientist as it offers a view of how many different people help with the protection and study of these birds. Also, Wild Wings would also be a great fiction companion.
emilybriano's review against another edition
4.0
Outstanding example of narrative nonfiction for young people. Phillip Hoose is a master researcher and storyteller.
carstensena's review against another edition
4.0
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Suffice it to say that I went from having no interest in birding to understanding why someone would consider a B95 sighting a highlight of their life. Hoose does it again -- especially enjoyed the way he put himself in the action.
Suffice it to say that I went from having no interest in birding to understanding why someone would consider a B95 sighting a highlight of their life. Hoose does it again -- especially enjoyed the way he put himself in the action.
redroofcolleen's review against another edition
4.0
B95 - oh, how I came to love you and wept sweet tears learning about your strength, intelligence, and pluck.
ariatari's review against another edition
4.0
This book was extremely interesting! The only thing I'm curious about is why my local library has this as a juvenile nonfiction.. I mean sure, juveniles CAN read it but even I found that it dragged on sometimes, and I'm older than what the age range would be. In any case this book was really interesting and gave me a new perspective on these birds!
caroparr's review against another edition
4.0
Narrative nonfiction at its best. Hoose is a wonderful writer, and his bibliography and links are terrific if you want to pursue more information. And as of May 2012, the amazing four-ounce red knot, aka B95, was still alive and migrating after almost twenty years!
suzannedix's review against another edition
5.0
Thank goodness there are so many dedicated scientists, bird watchers and enthusiasts dealing with the "sixth wave" extinction problem for shorebirds and other species.
Wonderful addition to any nonfiction collection. Grades 5 and up.
Wonderful addition to any nonfiction collection. Grades 5 and up.
milkklotz's review against another edition
4.0
Is hard to imagine how a book about a year in the life of a shore bird would be captivating, but this book was very well done. I am very glad to have "read" it (by CD). I learned a lot and it has inspired me to be more aware of birds in general.
I've always thought that there was no good reason for mosquitoes, but now I know they are a source of food that melt with the Arctic tundra.
I've always thought that there was no good reason for mosquitoes, but now I know they are a source of food that melt with the Arctic tundra.
smithers815's review against another edition
5.0
I can honestly say that I never thought I would be one scouring the Internet to see if a bird was still alive. Never having a bird when growing up, I didn't understand the love people had for them. Now, however, I am a regular checker-upper on Moonbird. This book was recommended to me by an amazing teacher friend who warned me that I would become invested in the bird. I didn't really take her seriously (about the "becoming invested" part), but I should have.
This book was not only fascinating in what it had to say about this species of bird, but also in all the details of how the studying of Moonbird and his companions came about. I was drawn into the story of the birds, but also the lives of these fascinating creatures. Recommending this to my students and fellow teacher will not be hard. I checked it out from the library (again, I wasn't convinced I would care that much) and now I am going to have to purchase a copy before I head back to school. This will be one that will not stay on my shelf!
This book was not only fascinating in what it had to say about this species of bird, but also in all the details of how the studying of Moonbird and his companions came about. I was drawn into the story of the birds, but also the lives of these fascinating creatures. Recommending this to my students and fellow teacher will not be hard. I checked it out from the library (again, I wasn't convinced I would care that much) and now I am going to have to purchase a copy before I head back to school. This will be one that will not stay on my shelf!