Synopsis

This fascinating picture book biography from beloved author of the Lemonade War series Jacqueline Davies and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet chronicles the life of scientist John James Audubon, who pioneered a technique essential to our understanding of birds thanks to his lifelong love for the species.

If there was one thing James loved to do more than anything else, it was to be in the great outdoors watching his beloved feathered friends.

In the fall of 1804, he was determined to find out if the birds nesting near his Pennsylvania home would really return the following spring. Through careful observation, James laid the foundation for all that we know about migration patterns today.

Capturing the early passion of this bird-obsessed young man as well as the meticulous study and scientific methods behind his research, this lively, gorgeously illustrated biography will leave young readers listening intently for the call of birds large and small near their own home.

Author: Jacqueline Davies
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 09/27/2004
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 10.34h x 8.18w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780618243433
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2004 pg. 863
PW Notes and Reprints 09/13/2004 pg. 81
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2004 pg. 68
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2004 pg. 726
Booklist 11/01/2004 pg. 477
School Library Journal 12/01/2004 pg. 128
Publishers Weekly 09/13/2004
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 129 - Superior,Well Above Average