Starling

Contributor(s): Gray, Susan H (Author)

ISBN: 9781602791138

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing

$23.45

Pub Date: January 1, 2008

Dewey: 598.863

LCCN: 2007035727

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 09 to 13

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 9.50" L x 7.70" W ( 0.60 lbs) 32 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Birds | Science and Nature | Environmental Science and Ecosystems

Series: 21st Century Skills Library: Animal Invaders

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000120817 ( Starling)

Reading level: 4.90

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Starlings have glossy feathers and are aggressive competitors for nesting sites. Native to Europe and Asia, these birds were introduced to North America, Australia, and South Africa. Find out why these feathered invaders pose a threat to native birds species and farm crops.

Brief description: Susan H. Gray has a master's degree in zoology. She has written more than 70 science and reference books for children and especially loves writing about animals. She lives with her husband in Cabot, Arkansas.

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