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I liked this but found parts of it over the top. I liked the descriptions of the wilderness & the methods Alex used to study wolverines. I didn't like the absolutely bananapants criminal activity that she stumbled across, spoilers below, a& I found Alexis annoyingly preachy. Even when I agree with the message, which I do in this case-

#StorySettings Day 4 #Mountain

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This was quite philosophical at times. Does it make sense to save a species that is then unable to live in the wild? Is it fair to that animal? What constitues true conservation? Life at all costs? There are even DNA banks, called frozen zoo's, with samples of over a thousand different species of insects, fish and mammals saved in them. (10,000 individual cells.) To what end remains to be seen. Overall it was a facinating read and I learned a lot.

“In 1979, the very first chick raised in the aviary flapped out of a wild nest into the rain forest“

I would recommend this book for higher-level readers (unless it is a read-aloud) because there is just a lot of information and it could get overwhelming for newer readers. However, it can be used with any age level, especially for a science unit- the way it starts as a story that incorporates real facts and then in the end the real pictures will really interest any reader.

The way this book is set up allows for there to be a story that uses the facts and sets up a real-life portion at the end of the book. It is all about how the parrots ended up in Puerto Rico and how they were hunted and then ended up being saved in bird sanctuaries. However, at the end of the book, there are real pictures with captions about the bird sanctuaries and more about what they do to help these parrots.

“At times you feel as if you are walking through a fairy tale.“

Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery is a nonfictional children's literature picture book. The book tells the story of the fight waged by volunteers and locals in New Zealand to save the Kakapo, a rare and endangered bird. This book details their vivacious nature, peculiar customs, and the threats facing the remaining kakapo.

All things considered, “Kakapo Rescue“ offers an impactful and practical illustration of conservation efforts, which makes it an invaluable resource for teachers to use to get kids talking about environmental stewardship, conservation science, and the fragility and beauty of the natural world. It can teach your pupils vital lessons about our interconnectedness with the world while arousing their sense of wonder and curiosity.

“Scientists, technicians, and volunteers were recruited. They had to try to figure out what inspired the kakapo to breed.“