Skydiver: Saving the Fastest Bird in the World [Hardcover]

High in the sky, a peregrine falcon joins her mate for some swooping and diving before returning to her nest to guard her eggs. The couple doesn't know it yet, but they will lose most of these eggs - the first clutch to a volunteer scaling the cliff, and the next to the harmful effects of DDT. Told against the backdrop of scientists' efforts to understand the raptors' decline in the wild, this illustrated non-fiction book tells the story of several generations of falcons as they're taken to a sanctuary, reintegrated into the wild, and ultimately relocated to the ledge of a city skyscraper. With dynamic oil illustrations, author and wildlife artist Celia Godkin effortlessly captures the detail of the falcons and brings to life the different landscapes they inhabit. Skydiver will delight and inform readers with a passion for species preservation, as it documents the struggles and the eventual success of the efforts to save the fastest bird in the world.crisp text and exquisite paintings...This book is highly recommended for both school and public libraries.An attractive, informative picture book.Dramatic oil paintings show falcons in various activities...this success story will be welcomed by nature lovers.&Godkin&once again inspires young readers with an informative account about the natural worldin this case the successful conservation of a species.The story of a peregrine falcon and its mate's struggle to raise their young is told against the backdrop of scientists' efforts to understand the raptors' decline in the wild. After a devastating effect on the bird's lifecycle is linked to the pesticide DDT, the world's fastest bird must depend on humans to recover and thrive once more.&informative text&detailed accompanying artwork&An author's note encourages readers to find out more.Godkin's writing is clear and concise and well-researched . . . .dramatic full-colour paintings illuminate each page . . . .Skydiver: Saving the Fastest Bird in the World is well worth a pls,