Birdlore
The Iridescent Life of Florence Merriam Bailey
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2025
- Category
- Women, Zoology, Birds
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780593488584
- Publish Date
- Mar 2025
- List Price
- $26.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 4 to 8
- Grade: p to 3
Description
From the author of Shark Lady comes the true story of Florence Merriam Bailey, the groundbreaking scientist who inspired a nation to take up bird-watching and worked tirelessly to protect our feathered friends.
Before Florence, there was no such thing as "bird-watching". Bright plumes on lady's hats were all the rage, but no one was climbing trees or wading through marsh-grass to spot the birds they came from. Even scientists studied birds in labs instead of outside in their natural habitat.
But Florence changed all that. A bird-lover since childhood, she wanted to show the world what made these creatures special. She wanted everyone to care as much as she did, and so she taught classes, printed pamphlets, and eventually began leading bird walks so people could see it with their own eyes. Over time, they did see! With hard work and perseverence, Florence changed the way we look at birds, inspiring millions to follow in her footsteps on bird walks of their own.
With gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Devon Holzwarth (Listen), Florence's story takes flight in soaring spreads that capture her inquisitive spirit and passionate advocacy for our feathered friends, a legacy that lives on to this day.
About the authors
JESS KEATING est une auteure, bédéiste et zoologiste. Jess vit en Ontario.
As a zoologist and author, Jess Keating has been sprayed by skunks, bitten by crocodiles, and victim of the dreaded paper cut. Her books blend science, humor, and creativity, and include the acclaimed My Life Is a Zoo middle-grade trilogy and award-winning picture books, like Shark Lady and Pink Is for Blobfish. Jess lives in Ontario, Canada, where she loves hiking, nerdy documentaries, and writing books for curious and adventurous kids. Jess can be found online at www.jesskeatingbooks.com or on Twitter at @Jess_Keating.
Devon Holzwarth is an award-winning picture book illustrator, author, and painter. Born in Washington, DC, Devon grew up in Panama surrounded by nature and her dad’s art supplies. She has lived in many other places over the years but currently calls Germany home, along with her husband, two kids, a galgo dog from Spain, and a little dachshund from Romania.
Editorial Reviews
"An elegant tribute to Florence Merriam Bailey.... A high-toned and attractively illustrated profile." —Kirkus Reviews
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