Bowerbirds
From the Series Animal Engineers
Bowerbirds are songbirds known as nature’s interior designers! Decorated bowers are built by male bowerbirds to attract a mate. In this title, leveled text takes young readers through the building and decorating process of different types of bowers. Vibrant photos show off the colorful materials used around the bower, as well as some bowers’ intricately woven walls. Special features show where bowerbirds live and add visual examples of completed bowers!
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | Leveled Readers, Nonfiction |
| Subject | Animals, Blastoff! Readers Level 3 |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Bellwether Media |
| Imprint | Blastoff! Readers |
| Blastoff! Readers Level | 3 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2024-08-01 |
Reviews
Booklist Review of Bowerbirds
The latest inductee into the Animal Engineers series (6 titles) is an accomplished architect and dazzling interior designer. There are around 20 species of bowerbirds, all residents of Australia and New Guinea, all with males that construct beautiful bowers to attract mates. Some are simple woven mats, some have protective roofs, and others include multiple avenues.
When the bower is ready and a female approaches, it’s time to dance! If she enjoys the show, she’ll enter the bower to mate, and then it’s off to make a nest. This engaging entry is a charmer, packed with fast facts and flashy photographs. Important vocabulary terms are bolded, and the fun format and snazzy sidebars easily capture attention. A glossary, an index, and further reading/links finish things off. An entertaining introduction to a fascinating, new feathered friend.
