Woodpeckers - by Sneed B Collard III (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Woodpeckers not only dazzle us with their looks, they exhibit some of the most dynamic bird behavior on earth. Explore these exciting critters with award-winning children�s science writer Sneed B. Collard III. Discover what scientists have learned about woodpeckers, why woodpeckers drill into trees, and the best way to serve ants at your next sleep-over.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>If you see a bird standing on the side of a tree banging its beak against the trunk, chances are you�re watching a woodpecker. Woodpeckers not only dazzle us with their good looks and personality, they exhibit some of the most interesting behaviors in the animal world. Explore this dynamic, exciting group of birds with award-winning children�s science writer Sneed B. Collard III. Discover what scientists have learned about woodpeckers, why woodpeckers drill into trees, and the best way to serve ants at your next sleep-over. Spectacular photographs will help ensure that these birds drill deep into your imagination.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This is a handsome, informative resource on woodpeckers, their <p/>unusual skills, and their role in the natural world. <p/>Carolyn Phelan, <i>Booklist</i> starred review<br><br>Woodpeckers: Drilling Holes and Bagging Bugs. <p/>Collard, Sneed B. (Author), Collard, Sneed B. (Photographer) <p/>Apr 2018. 48 p. Bucking Horse, hardcover, $17. (9780984446094). 598.7. <p/>Introducing kids to woodpeckers, Collard opens with their most distinctive and crazy-sounding behavior: <p/>they repeatedly pounds their beak into trees with a force that would leave other species brain-damaged. <p/>The text explains their physical adaptations, such as shock-absorbing skull bones, then looks at their <p/>motivations. While they peck at trees primarily to reach grubs and ants below the bark, they sometimes <p/>drum to communicate with other woodpeckers or drill into wood to create holes for nesting or roosting. In <p/>addition to describing family life among woodpeckers and introducing some distinctive species, the text <p/>discusses the importance of protecting their habitats, particularly the dead trees they depend upon for <p/>survival. The book looks inviting, with its large format, clean layouts, and attractive illustrations, mainly <p/>well-composed, color photos taken by the author and his son. A science writer with a degree in biology, <p/>Collard shares his knowledge of a group of birds that clearly fascinate him, while keeping his audience in <p/>mind. The text moves along at a good pace and shows a sense of humor, two elements that make the <p/>information easier for kids to absorb. This is a handsome, informative resource on woodpeckers, their <p/>unusual skills, and their role in the natural world. <p/>� Carolyn Phelan, Booklist<br>
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