- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Mondo Publishing (Jun 1 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1572550082
- ISBN-13: 978-1572550087
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 21 x 0.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 104 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #415,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ages 5^-8. Using a friendly, informal tone and strategic questioning, Garelick leads readers naturally to the discovery of what makes a bird a bird. "Is [a bird] a bird because it flies?" poses the author. Instead of a hasty, authoritative no, Garelick provides examples like butterflies, bats, flying fish--all of whom fly but are not birds--and chickens and ostriches who are birds but cannot fly. She continues the questioning, gently nudging readers toward the conclusion that the quality unique to birds is not wings, singing, or nest building, but having feathers. Readers will not only learn about birds and other creatures with similar qualities, but they will also get a thorough workout in the reasoning involved in classification. This is excellent for reading aloud, too. Its questions, suspense, and up-close, realistic illustrations should elicit plenty of audience participation. Julie Yates Walton
Book Description
What is the one special thing that makes a bird a bird? Is it flying, or building a nest, or laying eggs? In this beautifully illustrated book, May Garelick poses many questions that lead the reader on an exciting search to find out what makes a bird a bird. Full color.
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This book should be part of a series, Feb 21 2011
By Christopher M. Veal - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: What Makes a Bird a Bird? (Paperback)
In a genre that seems to only promote fantasy, this book is a breath of fresh air. This is the first childrens book I've read which asks questions about the natural world and provides examples to encourage critical thinking. And, it is both entertaining and informative. If this isn't a part of a series, then the author should make this the basis for a set of books.
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What makes a Bird a Bird?, Mar 11 2009
By lovetoteach4s "rosa" - Published on Amazon.com
Excellent book for ages 4 - 8 in leading them to the conclusion as to what characteristic sets birds apart from all other animals. Is it flying? wings? singing? etc. What is it that makes a bird a bird? Rather than just stating what this unique characteristic is, the author leads the reader,via a series of questions and answers, to realize this unique characteristic.What Makes a Bird a Bird?
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