Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 5-8-Johnson tells how ornithologists began to study the language of birds, describing the methods of collecting, identifying, and transcribing their songs. She cites the research that has been done and several of the theories that have been developed to explain the complexities and subtleties of avian communication. Sharp, clear, full-color photographs accompany the information. The author also touches on the human and natural threats that affect the survival of songbirds. A factual and visual peek into a fascinating phenomenon.-Cynde Marcengill, Horry County Memorial Library, Surfside Beach, SC (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
This introduction to bird song covers a wide variety of topics, including accounts of how scientists study bird song, how and why birds sing, and the dangers posed to songbirds by the destruction of their habitat. Close-up color photos accompany the clearly written text. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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