Feathers: Not Just for Flying by Melissa Stewart –ESSENTIAL

Stewart, Melissa Feathers: Not Just for Flying 32 pgs. Charlesbridge, 2014. $7.95 Content: Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G Violence: G.

A presentation on 16 different ways that feathers are not just used for flying. Each type is compared to a common object, for example feathers for keeping warm like a blanket or soak up water like a sponge. Fully illustrated with feather close-ups, objects of comparison, and images of the birds.

This was a fantastic eye-opening book. I think students will broaden their perspectives on the function of feathers and learn a ton. Although the artwork, especially of the feathers, was top notch and beautifully presented, I still found myself wishing for some actual photographs, so as to better ID some of the birds with.

EL (K-3) –ESSENTIAL Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.