Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various species of herons, as well as their mating habits and hunting methods.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-7. This introduction to the heron family, which includes egrets and bitterns, provides basic information about the birds' physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycles. Staub focuses on the commonalties among the species but does touch upon ways in which they differ. The text, written in short declarative sentences, is simple but often stiff. Nonetheless, the overall format is attractive with good-quality, full-color photographs on every page. Follow-up bird-study activities are appended. Wyatt Blassingame's Wonders of Egrets, Bitterns, and Herons (Dodd, 1982; o.p.) is more detailed and is written in a livelier manner, but is a blander looking package. Herons will be useful for reports and will appeal to nature lovers.?Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Gr. 2^-5. Staub's good-looking book from the Early Bird nature series introduces herons, especially those native to North America. The words and excellent full-color photographs work together effectively to show the variety of species in the heron family as well as their behaviors and habitats. The last chapter explains how the fashion for feathered hats in the late 1800s led to the near-extinction of egrets, but it details how their population has rebounded since laws were passed to protect egrets and other herons. The relatively large type, short sentences, and generous use of white space give the text a readable look. A good, simple introduction to a distinctive family of birds. Carolyn Phelan
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