Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 Audiobook

" Scheduled for release in July 2012, "Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95" is a book moreso for nature lovers & conservationists than anything else. In this book, Phillip Hoose discusses the migratory patterns of the red knot & in particular one of the oldest known birds of that species - one simply known as B95. In it he goes into basic detail of the patterns of these birds, the importance of keeping track of this one in particular & how we the reader can help protect this species that could end up on the endangered list someday. This early version for me is not all that impressive & I'm not that much of a fan of conservation stories, but think that the finalized version will definitely be something that if your kids are interested in birds & conservation that they can enjoy. For me, I'll pass. "

" This was a little slow, but I really like the narrative style. It was conservationist heavy, but that is who Mr. Hoose is. "

" ALA ALSC Notable 2013 "

" This book has made me want to look for more nonfiction to read. I never expected to get so engrossed in the story of a small bird. The author organizes the material so that you pick up a lot of information while you are reading to find out how B-95 has managed to fly all those miles. The photographs and side bars provide extra information and break up the text without confusing the story. I especially liked the short biographies of people involved in the work with shorebirds, including the red knot. "

" The author of Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 did a phenomenal job writing this book. This book seemed to cover several things from different angles each helping create a masterpiece. I think this is a book for many ages in all walks of life. It made me want to meet the researchers, explore the lands and save a bird, I've never seen before. "

" Narrative nonfiction at its best. Hoose is a wonderful writer, and his bibliography and links are terrific if you want to pursue more information. And as of May 2012, the amazing four-ounce red knot, aka B95, was still alive and migrating after almost twenty years! "

" I have a really hard time reading nonfiction, but I enjoyed this novel thoroughly. The narrative of following one specific bird helped to read this like a fiction novel, and the use of pictures was also really engaging. It deserved all of the hype! "

" This book did not disappoint. I can't wait to share this with my budding middle school environmentalists. I had read Phillip's The Race to Save the Lord God Bird and this was even better! You can just feel the excitement when "moonbird" is spotted on his yearly migration still going after 19 years! "

" An amazing account of how one species fits into the eco-system and world as a whole. The journey of the Rufa is fascinating and kids and adults alike will be enthralled. Hoose's writing is excellent and his sources are well defined. "

" I'm going to agree with Donalyn, whose review claims, "Quite possibly one of the best children's nonfiction books I've ever read." I'd also recommend it to adults. Fascinating, encouraging, and inspiring. And I love books with a "What you can do" section, like this one has in the Appendix. "

" An amazing look at just how nature works and what young people can do about it. It's easy to understand why this book has been so honored. "

" better than expected. solid nonfiction for kids. "

" ok. I must admit I didn't really love this book. not because it wasn't well written because it was, I was just not into the subject matter. yes it is very cool that b95 has flown so far every year for the past 20 years but a few paragraghs was all I personally needed. a good book just not for me. "

" From the author of The Race To Save The Lord God Bird, a wonderful story that combines narrative with observation, information, scientist biographies, and scientific discovery. When the phrase "exemplary text" is used for nonfiction for children, this should be at the top of the list. "

" Very well-written, although not my favorite kind of reading. It would be excellent for students learning about food webs, ecosystems, migratory patterns, and conservation, however. "

" See my forthcoming review in Kirkus. "

" Inspiring story of a tiny shorebird who repeatly migrates between Artic and extreme south America. A true story, this will appeal to kids who like to read about overcoming difficult odds, or kids who like books about animals and science. "

" Wonderful and absorbing nonfiction aimed at juveniles. The story of an a truly amazing survivor that brings home the immediacy of man's impact on the environment and the reminder that speciies extinction is very real. "