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48 pp.
| Bucking Horse
| April, 2018
|
TradeISBN 978-0-9844460-9-4$17.00
(3)
4-6
Collard's lighthearted, witty text and stunning close-up photos explore the woodpeckers of North and South America. The volume covers diet, habitat, family structures, communication, and danger to woodpeckers from human behavior such as habitat destruction. "Photo bloopers" at the end will increase the reader's appreciation for the excellent photos in the rest of the book. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Peachtree
| August, 2018
|
TradeISBN 978-1-68263-004-4$16.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
John Sill.
A simple sentence or two of text on left-hand pages face detailed full-page paintings of more than eighteen woodpeckers worldwide on the right. Each numbered and labeled plate corresponds to an afterword that contains a fact-filled paragraph with more information on the bird (distribution, habitat, food, special capabilities, etc.). Easily accessible initially, the information expands with the reader's skill and interest. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos.
(3)
K-3
Tempted by "the best tummy-rumbling smell," Benny the woodpecker develops scheme after scheme to sneak into Moe's diner to taste a waffle. Clever, Looney Tunes–esque slapstick--chock-full of kid-appeal--ensues as an onslaught of naysaying animals are duped into being part of Benny's final, successful plan. Ink-outlined watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations effectively unite woodland softness with cartoon sensibilities.
40 pp.
| Holt
| May, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8050-8842-7$17.99
(2)
PS
Illustrated by
Steve Jenkins.
Rhyming, onomatopoeic text introduces the woodpecker and the cadences of its industrious life: "Wedge it. Sledge it. / Wham by wham. / Clear those chips. / SLAM, SLAM, SLAM!" Cut- and torn-paper collages provide action-filled perspectives on the birds' activities and capture intricacies of each species' markings. Additional information about anatomy, behaviors, and ways people can observe and protect these birds is appended. Reading list.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2015
(4)
K-3
Amazing Animals series.
Vivid photographs providing up-close views of the daily lives and habits of the title birds are the highlights of these slim volumes. Minimal text touches on habitat, appearance, food, and offspring, and supplies a folk-story answer to a question about each creature (e.g., "Why are hummingbirds' feathers so beautiful?" "Are woodpeckers good parents?"). Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Amazing Animals titles: Hummingbirds and Woodpeckers.
32 pp.
| Candlewick
| August, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-6621-7$15.99
(3)
PS
It's time for a little woodpecker to learn how to peck: "Now, off you go, / my little one. / Practice hard / and have some fun." And peck it does, first outside then in a house, pecking everything in sight while actual holes accumulate on the thick pages. The rhythmic text is bouncy and, as always, Cousins's illustrations are bold and recognizable.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-913-3$23.93
(4)
K-3
Treed: Animal Life in the Trees series.
These books provide in-depth looks at the habitat, movements, diet, physical appearance, and development of the spotted owl and woodpecker. The bright, close-up photographs (varying in quality) of these tree dwellers combined with attention-grabbing text make the information accessible and appealing to young readers. Related activities included in the "Science Lab" section encourage further exploration and thinking. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Treed: Animal Life in the Trees titles: Spotted Owl and Woodpecker.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2005
|
LibraryISBN 1-59197-340-6$21.35
(3)
K-3
Buddy Books: Animal Kingdom series.
These brief but adequate introductions focus on different types of birds, including information on where they live, what they look like, what they eat, and reproduction. Photos on each spread support the text and draw attention to distinctive features. Highlighted glossary words, a table of contents, and an index will help report writers find specific information. Review covers these Buddy Books: Animal Kingdom titles: Hummingbirds, Owls, Turkeys, and Woodpeckers.
196 pp.
| Farrar/Kroupa
| August, 2004
|
TradeISBN 0-374-36173-8$20.00
(2)
YA
The extinct Ivory-billed woodpecker once ranged through primeval forests from Texas to North Carolina. In a thoroughly researched account, Hoose tells how naturalists raised, too late, awareness of the Ivory-bill's plight. Illustrated with archival photos and well provided with side bars, "important dates," and maps, this is a gripping summary of an environmental tragedy. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2004
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