migratory birds

In early April, as Owen and his sister search the hickories, oaks, and dogwoods for returning birds, a huge group of birds leaves the misty mountain slopes of the Yucatan peninsula for the 600-mile flight across the Gulf of Mexico to their summer nesting grounds. One of them is a Cerulean warbler. He will lose more than half his body weight even if the journey goes well. Aloft over the vast ocean, the birds encourage each other with squeaky chirps that say, "We are still alive. We can do this." Owen's family watches televised reports of a great storm over the Gulf of Mexico, fearing what it may mean for migrating songbirds. In alternating spreads, we wait and hope with Owen, then struggle through the storm with the warbler.

An educational picture book in which lyrical text and impressionistic-style illustrations follow the life cycles of twelve migrating birds, representing the species who use the Mississippi flyway route. Back matter includes additional facts about flyways, migration, and each of the featured birds.

"An exhilarating exploration of the science and wonder of global bird migration. Shares these and other revelations to convey both the wonder of bird migration and its global sweep, taking the reader from the shores and mudflats of the Yellow Sea in China, to the remote mountains of northeastern India, and to the salt lakes in southern Cyprus in the Mediterranean. Weidensaul also introduces those trying to preserve global migratory patterns in the face of climate change and other rising challenges"--Provided by publisher.

"A photographic exploration of warbler behavior and migration"--.

"Some birds come and go, and others stay around all year. Young bird-watchers can learn the difference between the two, learn the characteristics that help each thrive, then take a quiz to see how much they have learned. There are fast facts that zoom in on special features that mark different species. Finally, the students can learn about those birds that are exceptions to the rule."--Publisher.

Explains why some birds migrate, where they go, and how people learn about bird migrations, with simple text, illustrations, and graphic novel panels.

Follows Sammy, a young Wilson's warbler, on his first migratory journey south to Panama.