ADULT/YA NONFICTION
V/A Hoose, Phillip. Moonbird. (A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95). Farrar Straus Giroux, 2012. 148p. 978-0-374-30468-3. 21.99. Welcome to the biographical-like story of a feathered creature (approximately 20 years old at this book's writing) who has logged approximately 18,000 flight miles each year of his life. This shorebird and his kin fly in early spring from the southern tip of Argentina to Quebec to breed: in the fall, they return south for the winter season. Amazingly, their built-in radar and sensitive bills, guide them to the right stop-over sites for feeding and resting. Along with the author, many young volunteers, licensed bird banders and biologists are interested in the survival of this species. This title can be a shareable treasure -- both in the home and classroom -- on ornithology and the importance of coastline conservation. E.M. Roublow, LAPL, San Pedro Branch.
All Youth Services Librarians and School Librarians from the Southern California are welcome to join us.
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month. Time of meeting: 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
Our next meeting is on February 7, 2017 at 9:00 am at
Inglewood Public Library,
101 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
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G = Good
F = Fair
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Second Initital (Reading Level):
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“The views expressed are of individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of their respective institutions.”
For more information about YAR, please email Dora Ho at dorah2005@gmail.com
E = Exceptional
VG = Very Good
G = Good
F = Fair
NR = Not Recommended
Second Initital (Reading Level):
A = Average Reading Level
E = Easy
M = Mature
“The views expressed are of individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of their respective institutions.”
For more information about YAR, please email Dora Ho at dorah2005@gmail.com