Puffins (Worldlife Library) - Softcover

Taylor, Kenny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0896584194 ISBN 13: 9780896584198

Publisher: Voyageur Pr, 1999

Synopsis

This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography. Unless otherwise noted (*), all volumes are sturdy paperback.

About this title

About the Author

Kenny Taylor, Ph.D., the Northern Regional Officer for Scottish Wildlife Trust, is acknowledged as the British expert on the behavior of the Atlantic puffin. His work has appeared in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, and many other publications. He is the author of Puffins (1993) and of an upcoming book on wildlife habitats in relation to people throughout Britain and Ireland.

Reviews

Grade 6 Up-Taylor has been studying puffins for over 20 years and uses his own extensive knowledge and that of his colleagues to give readers insight into these endearing birds. He admits that almost nothing is known of puffin life at sea, where they spend half the year, because they are scattered widely in very remote areas. The information that is provided concerns the characteristics, mating and feeding habits, and communication of the Atlantic, horned, and tufted puffins gathered from extensive studies conducted during mating season on land. The author's writing style is more difficult than that of other entries in the series. The currency of the material and the wonderful color photographs make this title worthy of consideration for YA collections. For younger readers, try Susan E. Quinlan's Puffins (Carolrhoda, 1998).
Michele Snyder, Chappaqua Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Voyageur Pr
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0896584194
• ISBN 13: 9780896584198
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72