Kakapo Rescue

Title: Kakapo Rescue

Author: Sy Montgomery

Genre: Non-fiction 

Ages: 15 +

Summary: This is a book all about a special bird called the kakapo. It is almost extinct and this book goes in detail of the attempts scientists and bird lovers everywhere are trying to keep them alive. Very imformational. 

About the author: She is a 1979 graduate of Syracuse University, a triple major with dual degrees in Magazine Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and in French Language and Literature and in Psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Theme/Skill: Extinction of Kakapo

Pre-reading activity: Make a list of animals who are extinct and why. 

Post-reading activity: Write one paper of interesting facts that grabbed your attention throughout this book. 

This book is amazingly informational with excellent photos.