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a_manning11's review
4.0
This book contains a lot of text, and many beautiful photographs.
Kakapo are fascinating birds, and the scientists' efforts to preserve them from extinction are gripping.
What makes this an outstanding book is its focus on scientific processes, giving children and insight into working as a scientist.
Kakapo are fascinating birds, and the scientists' efforts to preserve them from extinction are gripping.
What makes this an outstanding book is its focus on scientific processes, giving children and insight into working as a scientist.
ericadeb's review
5.0
I loved this book so much. I couldn't put it down and read it from cover to cover. And then went online and read all about these weird birds. The book is very informative but written at a level appropriate for kids. I could imagine a child reading this and becoming obsessed with the kakapo. Lucky for them, they can "adopt" their own for as little as $125 ;)
librariann's review
5.0
Ages 10+ (reading level, but content is appropriate for all ages)
Another stellar addition to the Scientists in the Field series, this covers efforts to save the critically endangered flightless parrot in New Zealand. The Kakapo Recovery website (cited at the end of the book) now reports 123 known living kakapos, up from 87 when the book was photographed/written. yay!
Another stellar addition to the Scientists in the Field series, this covers efforts to save the critically endangered flightless parrot in New Zealand. The Kakapo Recovery website (cited at the end of the book) now reports 123 known living kakapos, up from 87 when the book was photographed/written. yay!
abigailbat's review
4.0
The kakapo (pronounced KAR-ka-poe) is an endangered flightless bird that lives in New Zealand. Due to human interference in the species's habitat, less than one hundred of these large, sweet-smelling parrots are left today. Kakapo Rescue details the efforts of scientists and volunteers trying to save this unique species. With vibrant photos of the lush New Zealand forests and a readable, accessible writing style, this book offers a look at one of the world's rarest birds. Highly recommended.
mochomito's review
5.0
I really love this book. I'm exited to do a book review on this soon - and I'll post the link to it when I do. :)
jshettel's review
5.0
An excellent book about the endangered kakapo parrot. I learned do much! Great voice in nonfiction writing.