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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2015 | Middle to High School
Gr 5–8—Patent's lucid prose and Muñoz's clear color photos work together to document the efforts of the Montana Osprey Project, which studies the negative effects of toxic metals released into the environment during mining operations on these raptors. The book follows three scientists—Erick Greene, Heiko Langner, and Rob Domenech—as they study established pairs during the nesting season. They band osprey chicks, take blood samples and feather clippings for chemical an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on June 1, 2015
Scientists at the Montana Osprey Project engage in a range of research and outreach projects in order to understand and protect these large and powerful raptors. Readers learn the basics about ospreys from scientist Erick Greene’s presentation to a high school group and through Patent’s thorough descriptions of osprey fishing, nesting, raising of young, and migration patterns. Conservation, however, is the main focus: as a top predator, the presence (and health) of ospreys in an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
Readers learn basic osprey information from Montana Osprey Project scientist Erick Greene's presentation to a high school group. Patent thoroughly d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on August 1, 2015
Patent's lucid prose and Munoz's clear color photos work together to document the efforts of the Montana Osprey Project, which studies the negative effects of toxic metals released into the environment during mining operations on these raptors. The book follows three scientists-Erick Greene, Heiko Langner, and Rob Domenech-as they study established pairs during the nesting season. They band osprey chicks, take blood samples and feather clippings for chemical analysi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
